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.

must be going crazy. Did I just hear Brandon-” Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head

insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as

I know.

the depths of the forest by the dozen. They leapt off the ground and stretched, wrapping around Cassidy’s body before she even

heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before I could truly register it. “Lola, what

of all people, cut him off. Her palms

up his hand, and Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could practically see her

the

doing?” The soft tone Asher’s voice had taken on sent a

me.

what I was about to say, a truth that would change everything and could never be taken

always been her.

threw back her head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her,

mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve known me our

My mate looked 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

this to me?! You’re my

even

I won’t tell

Asher’s chest, directed at

needs to just calm down.” Mason chimed

side. Look at her arms.

from me this entire

sake, Brandon. Get your head out of your a*s

dish it back tenfold.He spoke through gritted teeth. “I am

whispered. “…she’s

were Cassidy’s undoing, melting whatever spell or magic she had placed over her. It wasn’t her face that changed, that part remained the same. Color

unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge

Freya will kill you! You ruined years of work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill

onto Brandon even though there was no need, craned her head over his shoulder to

please. She didn’t know.” Ember

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,

for my brother’s warning against dark magic, I might’ve ended her here and now. She ceased her thrashing long enough to speak. “I was going to let

out of his stupor to gape at Cassidy. “Your

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