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.

certainty in her tone, howling at the

opened my mouth,

couldn’t let her go, she’s my mate. She already owned my heart, whether she knew it

already belong to someone.” Adrienne sliced through my words. She wielded her voice like a knife, slashing at

looking man grinned as

as the man wrapped his arm around Adrienne, shooting me a

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

The man snickered, his eyes never

on the other hand were much too bright. A clear blue that almost seemed to glow in the darkness. His built

was off. The wind shifted, rustling his dark hair. Not a single scent hit my nose. The only thing I could smell was

is he talking about?” I snapped,

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

completely clueless. Doesn’t even know what he stumbled

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

pointed look. “You know I don’t like dragging this sh*t out.

got to have a little fun, love.” Felix gave me a sly grin as

as well have been. My body was wracked with pain, tremors of it ran up my torso. My wolf howled mercilessly, unable to b**e

had heard countless stories of people rejected by their mates, never did I fully understand

turning to face me. His eyes glinted darkly as he stalked towards me. He slipped his heavy jacket from his shoulders, handing it back to

tattoo on Felix’s shoulder, identical to Adrienne’s. Matching tattoo’s–I

a human—The human didn’t stand a chance. I let my claws extend, thankful my wolf was listening to me at the moment. His sorrow still swirled around in my head, giving me the start of

lunged, knocking me to the

he had was much more than a mere human, his

felt with my eyes. I could see the acceptance in them, I could see that she knew exactly what we were to one

stammered, struggling to pull myself

into a

“It’s more fun this way. You’ll d*e never knowing what was responsible.

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