Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 55 – I had finally given in the night Lola moved into the packhouse. I had taken Mason home and went home myself. Tonight, was another night I was still in my bed. Sleep refused to claim me, instead placing images of Giovanni in my mind.

My soul had found its other half and being away from him was nearing painful.

When the frustration had become too much, I leaped from the bed. My Mom was already asleep, her soft snores floating down the hall. I couldn’t even bring myself to change, leaving the house in my pajama’s.

I sped down the road, disregarding the speed limit signs. My soul and wolf knew where I was headed, the two of them wanted to get there quickly.

Unknowingly, I reached out with my heart. I was searching for Giovanni, silently pleading as I hoped he would come to the house.

The windows were dark as I pulled into the driveway for the second time. I found myself sitting in my Aunt’s armchair, sleep refusing to claim me. I felt wired and awake, sleep the farthest thought from my mind.

When Giovanni silently stepped through the door an hour later, I launched myself at him.

His body stiffened as I slammed into his chest, but the anticipation had been building for too long. I knew this was wrong, deep down I knew it. My mind and body were at war with each other, claiming they both knew what was best.

I would never betray Lola or my pack, but surely, I deserved these few moments of peace. These were all I had until the inevitable happened. Either Giovanni chose me, or he chose his kind.

“Little she-wolf.” Giovanni cleared his throat, taking a step back from me. “I felt you reaching out to me.”

“I didn’t know what I was doing.” I frowned, “I just—I had to come here.”

I was at a loss for words, but it seemed Giovanni was in the same situation.

“I have been feeling things—for you.” Giovanni cleared his throat again, his eyes flashing with reluctance. “It has been difficult staying away from this house.”

“I know.” I breathed, my eyes roaming every inch of him. “It’s been hard for me too. I couldn’t stay away any longer.”

Giovanni’s lips parted to say something but closed shortly after. I took his hesitation and tossed it to the side. I knew what I wanted, and right now I wanted to pretend.

I wanted to pretend he wasn’t a vampire, and I wasn’t a werewolf. We were just two normal people who happened to share a connection. I wanted just a moment of this before reality crashed down, guilt following.

I threw my arms over his shoulders and pressed myself against him. He was too tall for me to reach his lips, so I freckled light kisses across his jaw. His body tensed under my touch, but he made no move to distance himself.

I knew I had won when his arms snak*d around my waist, pulling myself tighter against him. His head bent down, his lips meeting my own. I could feel the emotion he held back, the hunger that hid behind his eyes.

kissing a Vampire in the middle of nowhere. He

himself from me. He looked as though he wanted to say

continue—things have been set into motion. You will not be

through my veins. The way he was speaking

tasted sweet on my lips. Something in his eyes flashed

will not betray my people.” Giovanni’s eyes hardened painfully, “I just wished

they’re doing is wrong, right? “I frowned, my eyes wide and pleading. “The Vampire’s want to end all werewolf life. Werewolves don’t want all Vampire’s d**d. We were happy living in

say that as though I am not one of them.” Giovanni’s voice was

tears run free. I refused to give into the agony, determined to keep myself together in front of this man. If he could throw a mask on his face and ignore

turned towards the front door, stepping out onto the porch. His eyes were dark

concealed just a flicker of pain before he

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house. My heart stung with pain

I stepped into my car; the tears fell freely from my face. I had cried the entire drive home, silently demanding answers from the Moon Goddess. The tears returned with a vengeance when

would throw a mask on for the world, one that was being kept together by tape and glue. I summoned what strength I could, hiding my pain

for what I had done, nor would she expect me

days, yet it felt much

night. My heart hammered nervously as Mason and I waited alongside the training building. Mason was picking at his fingers, the

the Vampire that had marked Lola was there, Tristan. I could hear Tyler’s voice through the mind-link, making my blood boil. I

left my lips as Lola repeated the names

Giovanni

but my heart knew the truth. This was what Giovanni was

Mason and I ran around to the back of the packhouse. Alpha Asher darted outside; half dressed with eyes full of sleep. He

fear concerned Giovanni. Alpha Asher shifted and leaped into the forest, taking off after Lola. I was the second to shift, using all my force to propel

Asher bounded into the

wolf form. His eyes burned intelligently as they stared into my own.

follow, bounding into the woods without a second glance. My heart ached at the sight, my legs moving on their

form, and she was determined not to let Giovanni get

legs burned with agony as I chased after Giovanni. His scent swirled in my head, and I let it lead me as I ran. I

crossed as he stared at me. I wanted to shift but remained still in fear he would dart away. A low whine left my lips, one that seemed

cannot speak with you this way.” Giovanni murmured, his eyes running

over to one of the trees. Many of the tree’s in our woods had colored markers. These