Alpha Asher by Jane

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.

feel the certainty in her

my mouth, but what could I

truth, but what normal person would believe that? I couldn’t let her go, she’s my mate. She already owned my heart, whether she knew

sliced through my words. She wielded her voice like a knife, slashing at my heart. “You’re too late,

strange looking man grinned as he walked up to

veins as the man wrapped his arm around Adrienne, shooting me a sly grin as he trailed his

who had Adrienne pinned against the wall of the alley. A

pup you were telling us about?” The man snickered, his eyes never leaving my

was long and straight, the color of midnight. His eyes on the other hand were much too bright. A clear blue that almost seemed to glow in the darkness. His built

about him was off. The wind shifted, rustling his dark hair. Not a single scent hit my nose. The only thing I could smell was Adrienne. Her tempting aroma was everywhere, but I smelled nothing of the two men at

about?” I snapped, my eyes searching Adrienne’s

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

is.” Adrienne nodded, “He’s completely clueless.

even more fun.” The man grinned, his fingers trailing over the scarlet tattoo on Adrienne’s shoulder. “Seems like the pup

get this done with, Felix.” Adrienne huffed, giving Felix a pointed look. “You know I

Felix gave me a sly grin as he threaded his fingers

could’ve sworn my heart stopped. It wasn’t technically a rejection, but it might as well have been. My body was wracked with pain, tremors of it ran

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

glinted darkly as he stalked towards me. He slipped his heavy jacket from his

shoulder, identical to Adrienne’s. Matching tattoo’s–I had time to think about the stupid idea, when Felix lunged

claws extend, thankful my wolf was listening to

lunged, knocking me to the

with a horrible sense of dread. The strength he had was much more than a mere human, his speed triple that of a human. I

detached, looking at me vacantly. I tried to plead with her, to tell her how I felt with my eyes.

I stammered, struggling to pull

into

He chuckled, his laugh sounding cold and hollow. “It’s more fun this way. You’ll d*e