Alpha Asher by Jane

Chapter 44

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 44 – Mason’s P.o.v

I spent the next day with Adrienne on my mind. Her deep espresso skin, her startling eyes, and the way her full lips curved up in a smile. I could hardly focus on anything else. The prospect of meeting my mate that night was overwhelming. My mind flitted through the possibilities of the life we could have together.

I had gotten off work late that night. I stayed a couple hours after my shift, not wanting to go back to my Grandfather’s house. There was a constant air of stress in that house. My Dad was practically waiting for my Grandfather to slip up and treat my Mom like c**p. Mom was constantly walking around on eggshells, memories from her horrible childhood resurfacing.

I hung my apron up on one of the many hooks lining the Deli’s walls and clocked out. I smelled like cold cut sandwiches, something I wasn’t too fond of.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, kid.” The owner Dev grumbled, his eyes down on the till as he counted twenty dollar bills.

“See ya, Dev.” I nodded, walking out of the Deli. The little bell on the door clanged as it slammed shut, ringing out into the empty street.

It was oddly silent for a night in the city. Usually all of the strange people came out at night, but this time there was no one. A single homeless person was slummed against the wall down one of the many alleys, but he was the only one.

My footsteps pattered against the sidewalk as I tried to remember where the park was located. Just a few blocks down the road, and then a sharp left.

Mom, Dad and I had seen the park as we were driving into town. Many people sat out in the grass or walked their dogs during the day time. At night, it had an entirely different feel to it.

The rushing waters of the fountain sounded loud in comparison to the quiet surroundings. Parts of the grass in the park were lit by crappy street lights. The benches were empty and damp with dew. Sprinklers were going off in clu*ters.

As I walked closer to the park, I could make out a clear figure sitting on one of the benches. I could only see the side of her face, but I knew it was Adrienne. My wolf howled in delight, urging me to walk faster.

Her face lit up as she saw me, my heart fluttering in response. I couldn’t have imagined my mate would be so beautiful, so strong and confident.

“I see you made it in one piece.” Adrienne smiled, her eyes twinkling under the poor streetlights.

“I managed.” I grinned, “It’s awful quiet out here.”

“I like the park at night.” Adrienne shrugged, standing from the bench. Her eyes were locked on the trickling fountain waters, a strange look on her face.

“Look, I’m sure you’re a great guy.” Adrienne opened her full lips, but I couldn’t understand the words that left them.

wolf could feel the certainty in her

opened my mouth, but what could

would believe that? I couldn’t let her go,

my words. She wielded her voice like a knife, slashing at

man grinned

Adrienne, shooting me

wall of the alley.

were telling us about?” The man snickered, his

to glow in the darkness. His built

Not a single scent hit my nose. The only thing I could smell was

talking about?” I snapped,

stared at me. Her startling eyes held no information. Pain wracked through me as she turned

is.” Adrienne nodded, “He’s completely clueless. Doesn’t even

The man grinned, his fingers trailing over the scarlet

a pointed look. “You know I don’t

me a sly grin as

was wracked with pain, tremors of it ran up my torso. My wolf howled mercilessly, unable to

never did I fully understand how bad it hurt. Never did I

face me. His eyes glinted darkly as he stalked towards me. He slipped his heavy jacket from his shoulders, handing it back to Adrienne without sparing

shoulder, identical to Adrienne’s. Matching tattoo’s–I had time to

chance. I let my claws extend, thankful my wolf was listening to me at the moment.

me

of dread. The strength he had was much more than a mere human, his

eyes were detached, looking at me vacantly. I tried to plead with her, to tell her how I felt with my eyes. I could see the acceptance in them, I could see that she knew exactly what we

you?” I stammered, struggling to pull myself

into a grin, a

sounding cold and hollow. “It’s more fun this way. You’ll d*e never knowing

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