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.

middle of nowhere. He could m****r me and leave my body to rot. It could be quite some time until my Mom thought to

looked as though he wanted to

lips were parted, practically begging for another taste. “This cannot continue—things have been set into motion. You will not be able to

The way he was speaking made it sound as though the Vampires

Giovanni?” I frowned; his name tasted sweet on my lips. Something in his

will not betray my people.” Giovanni’s eyes

pleading. “The Vampire’s want to end all werewolf life. Werewolves don’t

one of them.” Giovanni’s voice was cold, detached. “I cannot change what I am, nor can

into the agony, determined to keep myself together in front

stepping out onto the porch. His eyes were

just a flicker of pain before he sped off into

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My heart stung

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

throw a mask on for the world,

what I had done, nor would she expect me to reject

in days, yet it felt much

Lola’s plan, sneaking from our houses in the middle of the night. My heart hammered nervously as Mason and I waited alongside the training building. Mason was picking at his fingers, the two

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

strangled gasp left my lips as Lola repeated

Giovanni

answer, but my heart knew the truth. This was what Giovanni was speaking of. The Vampires had a plan for Lola and this pack, one Giovanni was heavily

darted outside; half dressed with eyes full of sleep. He

with Alpha Asher. My fear concerned Giovanni. Alpha Asher shifted and leaped into the forest, taking off after Lola. I was

the clearing, knocking

me in wolf form. His eyes burned intelligently as they

was next to follow, bounding into the woods without a second glance. My heart ached at the sight, my legs moving

when we were in this form, and she was

agony as I chased after Giovanni. His scent swirled in my head, and I let it lead me as I ran. I skidded to a halt, kicking up dirt

me. I wanted to shift but

with you this way.” Giovanni murmured, his eyes running over my

body. Keeping my eyes on where Giovanni stood, I walked over to one of the trees. Many of the tree’s in our woods had colored markers. These were the places