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.

in the middle of nowhere. He

He looked as though he wanted to

begging for another taste. “This cannot continue—things have been set into motion.

way he was speaking made it sound as though the Vampires had plans, plans they were involving

on my lips. Something in his eyes flashed as

will not betray my people.” Giovanni’s eyes hardened painfully,

pleading. “The Vampire’s want to end all werewolf life. Werewolves

of them.” Giovanni’s voice was cold, detached. “I cannot change

of my eyes burned, desperately wanting to let the 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

stepping out onto the porch. His eyes were dark as he turned

just as you do.” Giovanni’s eyes concealed just a flicker

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back to my Aunt’s house. My heart stung

my weakness, and I hated myself for thinking there could be a happy ending. The moment 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 my pleas

alone, drowning in my own emotions as I tried to resist my forbidden mate. During the day I would throw a mask on for the world, one that was

all people would understand. She wouldn’t hate me for what I had done, nor would she expect me to reject Giovanni. She was the one

seen Giovanni in days, yet it felt much

the middle of the night. My heart hammered nervously as Mason and I waited alongside the training

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

strangled gasp left my lips as Lola repeated

Giovanni

many Vampire’s named Giovanni were there? My head clamored for an answer, but my heart knew the truth. This was what Giovanni was speaking of.

Asher darted outside; half

me had nothing to do with Alpha Asher. My 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 myself forward. I could hear Mason’s heavy footfalls behind me as I desperately

into the clearing, knocking into

form. His eyes burned intelligently as they stared into my own. I forced myself to look away,

Giovanni was next to follow, bounding into the woods without a second

control when we were in this form, and she was determined not to let

swirled in my head, and I let it lead me as I ran. I skidded to

at me. I wanted to shift but remained still in fear he would dart away. A low

Giovanni murmured, his eyes running

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 clothes