Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 68 – If Alpha Asher was surprised by the Vampire’s words, he didn’t let it show. Alpha Asher’s face remained an impassive mask, disinterest flashing in his eyes. I wondered how he managed to keep his cool, and how long it had taken him to perfect that technique. Alpha Asher raked his eyes over the Vampire lazily, a neutral expression on his face. I honed my features, hoping they would convey the same disinterest.

While my heart was a hammering mess, I meticulously checked the stable bookshelves in my mind. Each thought and memory were safely tucked away, bound in leather and stuffed onto a shelf. Before I could wonder if the man was a full-blooded Vampire, I felt someone entering my mind.

Clear as day, I watched as the raven-haired Vampire strolled through my mind. His nails scratched against the thick oak bookshelves. It felt like an irritating scratching sensation in the back of my mind, an itch I could never scratch. It took all of my concentration to keep the library in my mind upright. Clearly this guy wasn’t as skilled as Tristan with the mind games. Nonetheless, his intrusion caused me discomfort. I wasn’t sure I had room in my head for anyone else, Maya already took up enough space. Resisting the urge to wince, I schooled my face into an irritated glare.

“Could you stay out of my head?” I raised my eyebrow at the Vampire, my eyes flashing dangerously. “It itches.”

Alpha Asher turned his eyes to me, letting them flash with caution and concern before wiping the emotions away. The raven-haired Vampire stared at me blankly before letting his lips turn up in a dazzling smile. While the smile transformed the man’s entire face, it was a smile that lacked any form of warmth or comfort. His smile was serpent-like, cold and calculating.

“My apologies, but surely you can’t blame me for trying.” The raven-haired man smirked, his emerald eyes bright and alert.

‘Instead of insulting me, let’s keep the Vampire’s out of our head.’ Maya grumbled, bristling at the close proximity between the Vampire and I.

“It is a welcome surprise to find you here, Alpha Asher.” The Vampire smirked, his emerald eyes raking over Alpha Asher before turning on me. His full lips turned up in interest as he met my eyes. Something dark twinkled in their depths, a knowing smile forming on the man’s face. “And a pleasure to finally meet you, Lola. I presume you’re here for one of our fighters.”

A low warning growl shook Alpha Asher’s chest, the Vampire’s smile deepening in response. The bright-eyed Vampire knew why we were here, who we had come for.

‘This could be a trap.’ Maya murmured, ‘They don’t plan on letting us leave.’

‘I knew we’d have to fight our way out of here the moment we stepped inside. Let’s make it count and take Sean with us.’ I nodded in response.

Alpha Asher’s voice filtered through my mind, anger lacing his tone. I could feel the presences of Breyona and the guys listening in, waiting for word of what happened.

‘They knew we were coming.’ Alpha Asher repeated what Maya had said, his voice hard yet determined. ‘We’re waiting for an opening. I’ll need a distraction to get the three of us out safely. When I give the signal, sow chaos.’

Annoying pinpricks danced behind my eyes as I looked at Alpha Asher. He was determined to lead this mission even though he had no obligation to my family. He could have just sent a team of men to do the job for him, but he knew I’d insist on coming along. He was willing to go so far to get my brother, willing to fight for his life. I felt the same as I thought about Breyona and Mason, how there was no hesitation when I asked for their help. I gathered up my strength and forced the tears away, giving the Vampire a hard look.

here for, then you know how far I am willing to go to get him back.” My voice came out steady

to continue playing nice. I wasn’t needlessly trying to start a fight, but it was better to get straight to

at the thought of seeing him. Since the scarlet mark on my shoulder had healed, I felt the pull to Tristan much stronger than before. That small part of me hoped Tristan would

fight would be pointless, unnecessary bloodshed.” The dark-haired Vampire shrugged, his emerald eyes flashing with amusement. He

been building in his chest. Attacking the Vampire would do

you want for him?” My voice was hard and cold, but even I couldn’t hide the interest that lingered in my gaze. As though he knew I were

discussed.” The Vampire smiled, the

Asher’s voice matched

see soon enough.” The Vampire’s eyes hardened as they flickered

Vampire stood and left the two of us alone. Alpha

agreement?’ Breyona frowned, her voice concerned as she spoke

through my mind, followed by Mason and Wade’s

bide our time, and wait until they bring out Sean. Once I call for a distraction, we’ll

circle around front and meet you there.’ I

close the two of us were seated and the heat that crept along my skin, I turned my eyes to the fighting ring. It seemed the fights were about to begin, all wandering eyes turning to the spectacle in the center of the room. Two men were pushed forward, each looking pissed and disheveled. Hatred and

was built large, the other had rippling muscles. They leaped at one another, the muscular guy taking

called out, that small bit of my soul reaching out to

button-down shirt. The top buttons on his shirt were undone, giving a glimpse of his hard chest. I was equally attracted and disgusted, my own emotions a boiling mess in my head.

for the fight going on before us, Tristan took a seat beside the two of us. I was keenly aware Tristan had chosen to sit next to me, as close as he could get without hassle. Some small part of me cooed, ‘he

sent over the mind-link, unable to hide the hostility and concern in his tone. ‘Keep him out of your head. It’s your mind, kick him out if

reassured him, collecting my scattered thoughts. I focused on Maya, latching

set of iron doors sat in the front of my mind, impenetrable and unmovable. Layers upon layers of iron and steel blocking what lie within. Tristan’s seafoam eyes met my own, a smile playing on his lips. A dull prickling sensation formed at the base of my skull, irritating and incessant. I

I had held the door firmly, but not without consequence. As though I had run a marathon, my head was throbbing and my limbs weak. Rather than letting my exhaustion show, I leaned closer into Alpha Asher, propping some of my