Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 99 – Lola’s POV

As Asher’s voice faded from my mind, the heat encompassing my body increased. I felt uncomfortable in my own skin, unbearably warm and antsy. I struggled to sit up in the sedan, but could hardly move my limbs. I knew Maya was fighting for control, pushing back against her instincts in order to give me a reprieve from the intense heat. My eyes fluttered closed, and I cherished the brief minutes of unconsciousness, free from the blistering heat.

When I opened my eyes, I was in Seans arms, the thin blanket still wrapped around my torso. Sean’s eyes found my face as I let out a long groan. A whisper of a smile formed on Sean’s face. His amusement only added to my horrific discomfort and muddled mind. There was nothing I could do but let out a low growl.

“That bad, huh?” Sean chuckled, carrying me up the stairs to a small house.

“Yes, it’s that bad.” I snapped. Instead of sounding cold and ferocious, my words came out in a garbled groan.

A little one-story house, covered in sky blue paneling with a little white porch. Judging from the flower pots on the porch, and the lace c******s in the window, someone lived in this house. Sean fished a key out from his front pocket, holding me with one arm as he unlocked the front door.

Whoever had once lived in this house must’ve moved recently, I thought to myself. An old couch sat against the wall, along with an old television stand. The television was gone, as were most of the other furniture. I could see the imprint against the wall where a row of pictures had once sat.

“Kind of glad my mate was a guy.” Sean chuckled, but his eyes had that misty, faraway look I often saw on Mason’s face. “I feel for Asher. You’ll jump his bones the minute he steps into the house.”

“Shut up!” I groaned, clenching my eyes together in hope that I would once again fall unconscious. The last thing I wanted to do was talk about jumping my mate’s bones with my brother.

“Alright, alright.” Sean replied, a small smile twitching on his lips. “Want me to put you in the bedroom?”

While I detected a hint of amusement from Sean’s voice, I ignored it in favor of something better. What I needed was to cool the fire crackling along my skin. I let out a painful grunt, which Sean took as a yes. As he opened the bedroom door, I noticed a bathroom off to the right. That was exactly what I needed. The heat was overwhelming, making my breaths come out in labored pants.

“The bathroom.” I croaked, “Take me into the bathroom.”

The bathroom was fairly large, and I assumed that this bedroom was the master bedroom. The bathtub was large enough for me to submerge myself fully, and I sighed at the thought of an ice-cold bath. Sean sat me down on a plush stool that sat against the wall. I resisted the urge to tear the blanket from my shoulders and dive into the tub, whether Sean was there or not.

“Well, I’m not sticking around while you–do that.” Sean cleared his throat. Sean walked over to the tub and turned on the cold water, wincing as he stuck his hand under the faucet. “I’ll be just outside the bedroom. Gotta keep all those hungry wolves away.”

“Ugh, go!” I groaned, eyeing the frigid water.

I was off the stool and across the room before Sean could shut the bathroom door. I practically leapt into the bathtub, hissing as the cold water lapped at my heated skin. I half expected steam to come rolling out of the tub, my hot skin reacting with the icy water. There was no steam, just as there was no relief from my heat.

I thought about what Sean had said, and was grateful he stood watch. I loved Asher, and wouldn’t trade my mate for the world, but I wasn’t sure I’d be able to stop myself if someone came in here looking to relieve the pain, I was in. I knew Maya’s instincts would take over, and we would mate with anyone–regardless of who they were.

My eyes roamed the plain bathroom, settling on the large window across the room. It would be so easy to slip away, to crack the window open and leave. I could find someone–anyone, to take this pain away. Certainly, they wouldn’t be able to resist. A nak*d, she-wolf in heat, roaming the streets. If the battle was won, there would be countless males, tired from battle, looking for anything to relieve the horrors from their mind.

“No. Not a chance.” I groaned into the empty bathroom, tearing my eyes away from the window and curling myself into a ball. My damp hair fanned out across the water, and I sank lower into the tub.

the water. The blistering heat that seared my skin was momentarily forgotten as the shadows gathered along the walls. My heart hammered in my chest as fear settled in my bones. The shadows gathered at the edge of the tub, lapping against the porcelain walls like an inky ocean. I watched in fearful silence as the shadows gathered, forming a large mass that was human in shape. It had no discernable features, and yet I

hadn’t called the shadows, and they never came on their own before. Which meant someone else had called them. Only two others had the ability to call on the shadows, my Father and Holly. Fear raced through me at the thought of what might’ve happened. We could have lost–and

my words.

moved, gliding across the floor until it stood

than the water I sat in. “He had one last request–his price paid

tub as I debated screaming out for Sean. It would do no good, I told myself. Even if Sean could see the shadows, there was nothing he could do. I tensed against the side of the tub, trying to keep as much distance from the shadows as I could. I clenched my eyes shut, hoping it wouldn’t hurt–praying to the Goddess that Asher would be well taken

frightened wheeze left my lips. This was it, I told myself. I wondered if I would go home to my Goddess, or if the shadows would also

icy shard that rolled through me, every crystal-like piece of ice that embedded itself in my mind. My heart pounded in my chest, never once slowing. As I waited for d***h, I realized it wasn’t coming. All at

earth, I could feel their presence in my mind. It was nothing like the mind-link I had with my pack, and yet it was oddly similar. I was aware

the shadows, host to the Renaldi magic. Hail Queen Lola, ruler of the Vampires.’ The shadows spoke all at once, their voices coming from every inch of the room. I could feel every single Vampire, and knew they were all looking to the

for the throne, that

you?” I asked the shadows, “What did he pay

shadow tilted its head at me, and I could feel a million cold eyes pierce my skin. The heat that singed my skin was long gone in

to forfeit your crown. Not even your sister will be able to remove this

out, but the human shaped shadow was already beginning to unravel, each individual shadow slithering back to its

it. He wouldn’t just d*e without exacting some form

Maya back from what she truly wanted. Maya had tried to fight against her instincts, but the battle had been too much. Her willpower chipped away until she was fighting against me, urging me to leave the house and search

as he caught my pain filled gaze. I could see the torment in his eyes, the urge to resist my thick scent, luring him forward. My heart hammered in my chest at the sight of him. He was alive, and relatively unharmed. Dried blood splattered his skin, and I noticed a small wound on his abdomen

would end my pain. I wanted this, all of it. Better it was with Asher than anyone else. My soul called out to his, begging him to claim me–to end the pain that consumed every cell, every living piece of me. I could no longer fight against Maya, not now that Asher stood in our presence. Strength coursed through my body, and I stood from the bathtub. Freezing cold water dripped from my skin, running between my bre*sts

state. I didn’t care, nor could I bring myself to stop. I let my fingers trail down my damp skin, running down my

me within seconds, his arms wrapped around my torso as he pulled me from the tub, his hungry lips claiming my own. There was nothing sweet or romantic about the way we devoured one another. The heat crackled against my skin, soothed by Asher’s

want to hear the rest of what he said. He wanted

focus. A long, breathless moan left my lips as one of his fingers slipped inside of me. “I need this–I need

need, Lola?” Asher murmured against my lips, his other hand twisted in my hair, yanking my

my hips against his hand, basking in the pleasure and relief a single finger brought me. I felt the pressure gathering in my groin, but found no release. I needed more.

me in his arms and stormed out of the bathroom, placing me on the bed before crawling on top of me. My fingers clawed at his clothing, tearing into the grey sweatpants he wore. My nails lengthened on their own as Maya spurred me

tongue. Even as I clawed and tugged at his hair, he never stopped his frantic pace, spurred on by my heat as much as I was. Only when my orgm rippled through me, coaxing a blissful scream from my parted lips, did Asher pull away. My back slammed against the bed, my

taste so f*king sweet, Lola.” Asher murmured, looking up from between my parted

crashing through me, and I found myself sitting up and flipping him over. I settled over his hips, which were still covered with his torn sweatpants. I shredded the rest from his body, feeling his dark eyes watching my every move. His ck sprung out, rigid and ready for me. I centered myself over him, lowering down with a blissful groan. With my head tossed back, I ground myself against his ck, savoring the pleasure

my hips roughly. Every rough touch sent a wave of icy bliss through me,

inside of me. The sounds that left my lips were ones I never knew I was capable of making. I felt myself detach from

it, baby.” Asher groaned, his dark eyes watching as he slammed his c**k

my legs over his shoulders as he continued thrusting inside of me. Our eyes never left one another, never stopped roaming the other in blind lut. His fingers worked my swollen clt, while his mouth devoured every inch

beside me. Our hearts pounded in tandem, and my limbs felt blissfully relaxed. The heat