Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Chapter 238

Chapter 238

As the back patio came into view, along with Asher’s broad shoulders and unruly hair, I realized my gut had been right after all. Flecks of dazzling gold swirled in his eyes and were bright even in the dark, much brighter the porch lights with their artificial glow.

His shoulders visibly relaxed as his eyes settled on my face. Only. I could see and feel the fury that painted his iris’s gold. While my vision might’ve tunneled on Asher, I didn’t fail to notice he wasn’t alone. Reclined on the swinging bench was Breyona and Giovanni. Mason and Clara occupied the two chairs off to the side.

There wasn’t a single smiling face, only scowls carved deep with worry.

I’d almost forgotten about Ember and Angelica, both of which were partially concealed behind my back, until Asher let out a snarl that nearly shook the entire house.

Ember went deathly still. The temperature rose several degrees, quick enough that a sweat began to break out along the back of my neck.I took a step towards my mate.

“Don’t, Asher. They’re with us.”

Breyona shoved herself off the bench, evading Giovanni’s arms before they could pin her in place. “Since f*cking when?”

“It’s a recent development.” I admitted, waiting for Brandon to chime in. When he didn’t, I was forced to continue. “You don’t have to trust her. Trust me, okay?”

“Where’s Tessa?” Ember didn’t hesitate to ask.

Surprisingly, Clara was the one who answered. “Your sister’s inside with her mate. You ain’t welcome in yet, though.”

“Where the f*ck have you been?” Asher bellowed.

I bristled at fury in his voice, thinking he was talking to me. His eyes, however, were trained on Brandon.

“Oh, you know. Here and there.” Brandon replied dryly, grunting when Ember slammed her elbow into his ribcage.

I wondered if Ember could set things on fire with her glare, because she looked angry enough to kill.

Brandon sighed dramatically. As usual, he wasn’t taking a d*mned thing seriously.

“I was captured by Ember…my mate.”

He was more than reluctant to admit the second part.

Silence and shock rippled along each of their faces, the same that had passed through me back when I found out. As deafening as it was, the silence didn’t last long. It was replaced with a low growl I barely recognized as my own when she walked out.

hear Brandon-” Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door and spotted us standing at

evaporated from my head as I stared into her eyes, trying to force two words through her skull and deep

I know.

Every ounce of it was forced into the command I sent out to the shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest by the dozen. They leapt

but the sound was swallowed before I could truly register it. “Lola, what the hell!” She screeched, golden-blonde hair falling

me. Ember, of all people, cut him

cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could practically see

the bitter

are you doing?” The soft tone Asher’s voice had taken on sent a wave of agonizing

believe me. He

I was about to say, a

been her. Cassidy’s the

leaving my lips, Cassidy threw back her head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her, belting

mind, Asher. You know me!

between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he truly seemed torn. When Asher failed to come to her rescue, Cassidy hurled her words at

let her do this to

whispered her name in my ear, even I would’ve believed her. I wasn’t at all surprised when

I won’t tell

snarl tore through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother.

just calm down.”

narrowed her eyes on Cassidy, pursing her lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s side. Look at

been blocking Brandon from me this

your head out of your a*s and

mate, but the witch was able to dish it back tenfold.He spoke through gritted teeth.

whispered. “…she’s

that changed, that part remained the same. Color seeped into her hair from her roots, staining the golden strands a

like a vicious snake coiling

you! You ruined years of work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill you-all of you!” Cassidy screamed and snarled, switching between manic laughter and fury so potent a chill skittered

was no need, craned her head over his

for this, please. She didn’t

face, I could tell he wasn’t listening. The sting of betrayal hurt that much more coming from him, radiating down the bond as it added his emotions to my own. If I could, I would’ve taken that pain tenfold if it meant

might’ve ended her here and now. She ceased her thrashing long enough to speak. “I was going to let you live,,Asher. You and Brandon. An Alpha’s blood has power. I convinced my mother to let me keep

stupor to

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