Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 33 – Once all of the packing was finished, the three of us headed to the kitchen for dinner. Ten minutes into dinner and halfway through my first plate, there was a knock on the door.

“It’s probably Beta Devin.” I nodded to my Dad, standing to get the door.

Beta Devin stood patiently on our patio, a grim smile forming on his face as I answered the door.

“Lola.” Beta Devin nodded, regarding me strangely. A few guys stood behind him, and from the looks of it they were Alpha Asher’s men.

“All my stuff is packed. It’s all in my bedroom.” I nodded at the other guys. “Come on in.”

Beta Devin stepped through the doorway, while the other men headed straight to my bedroom. They wasted no time carrying my boxes out and loading them into a dark SUV.

“Is there somewhere private we can talk?” Beta Devin gave me a pointed look.

I nodded and headed to my now empty bedroom. I closed the door behind us for good measure, plopping down on my neatly made bed. It gave me a strange nostalgic feeling as I looked around my nearly empty bedroom. It hadn’t looked like this since I left and ran away to Grandma’s. How much things have changed in the short time I’ve been home.

“I would like to make it known that I am the only one Alpha Asher has informed of..well last night’s events.” Beta Devin cleared his throat. For such a huge and intimidating man, he sure looked uncomfortable.

“I understand.” I gave him a strained smile. “I trust you to keep it to yourself.”

As strange as it sounded, I did trust Beta Devin. He wasn’t a bad guy by any means, he was just a simple man loyal to his Alpha. His next response didn’t surprise me.

“I will, unless Alpha Asher informs me otherwise.” Beta Devin nodded, “You have to understand, if the Vampire’s are behind these murders Alpha Asher will be forced to take action.”

“I understand completely.” I nodded, and truly I did. “The pack comes first. The attacks were completely unprovoked from what it looks like.”

“You’d be able to turn your back on the Vampire’s if Alpha Asher declared war?” Beta Devin watched me intently, a strange emotion flickering in his eyes.

“Of course.” I nodded, “I might be half-vampire, but my loyalty remains the same.”

Beta Devin nodded, “I hope you find your decision easy and without consequence. In my experience, it is—difficult to turn your back on what you are.”

I wanted to ask Beta Devin to elaborate, but the haunted look in his eyes kept me from questioning further.

“I will need you to provide a full description of what the Vampire looked like.” Beta Devin pulled out his phone, his eyes watching my face intently.

Something stirred within me, something that protested speaking out against Tristan. The scarlett mark on my shoulder ached, but I refused to let it hold me back. My emotions for Tristan were because of the mark, nothing more.

“Light blonde hair, down to his shoulders.” I murmured, “Blue eyes, large build.”

My mind was wandering, being su*ked into last nights memory. I could still feel his cold lips against my skin, quenching the fire that seared my body.

“And what was he wearing?” Beta Devin cleared his throat.

“Wearing?” I trailed off. I couldn’t what Tristan was wearing. My attention wasn’t on his clothes, but on his body and the feelings he ignited within me.

“I understand.” Beta Devin truly did look like he understood. “Once your mind clears, inform me if any other details rise to the surface.”

“I will.” I promised.

“Alpha Asher requests I bring you to the pack house myself.” Beta Devin gave me another wry smile.

run away?” I couldn’t help the

we can never be too prepared with you, Lola.” Beta Devin huffed, but his lips twitched up into

I’d think you just paid me a compliment.” I

compliment.” Beta Devin actually chuckled, a

say goodbye.” Beta Devin gave me a kind look. “We

the rest of the men headed

that.” Grandma chuckled, piling another scoop of mashed potatoes on Breyona’s plate. Breyona groaned in pleasure and stuffed a spoon full into

year.” Dad scoffed, shaking his head. “You were born in this house. It’ll be strange with

my Dad in for a hug. “She’ll keep you busy with tons

only live a five minute walk away. I’ll drag you back here

that.” I snickered, shooting my Grandma a stern look. “But

Mason and Breyona. Breyona held at least three tupperware

for three days.” Mason chuckled, eyeing her containers with a look

be gone in twenty

eyeing one of the

scoffed, clutching the containers tightly in her arms.

give you twenty bucks.” Mason pouted, looking like a little

snapped, “But you’re not getting the mashed

anything at this point.”

at my two friends, giving them each a hug before they

that

into a frown at her words, making me feel

to p**s the Alpha off too much.” Mason laughed lightheartedly, but it

I’ll be fine.” I reassured the two of them, shooting

SUV, surprised when Beta Devin hopped out and held the passenger

nodded,

men sat in the back, both of which I recognized from training. I assumed the other two were driving whatever vehicle held my

will bring your stuff inside.” Beta Devin nodded as he pulled off down the

a minute and a half. It was strange watching Asher’s men bring my belongings into the pack house. Tyler had lived here his entire life. We explored these halls and played games out in the garden. The entire house felt different now, it wasn’t a bad

couch. My mind had been

your boxes are in your room.” Beta Devin grunted, “Follow

didn’t need his help to find my way, but I was surprised to learn I was staying in the west wing of the house. Typically the Alpha stayed on that side, along with his Luna and

your bedroom.” Beta Devin nodded, “Your bathroom is inside, on the

A pair of dark oak doors, sitting snugly next to eachother. A glistening bronze plaque

‘Alpha Asher Desmond’

in my head, purring the words as they came from her lips. “I like it, sounds

my eyes at her, but couldn’t help my curious

right next door?” I couldn’t help the curious and slightly longing tone in my words. As I suspected, Beta

eyes glinting in amusement. “He insists on

I returned

Devin murmured, “And if you don’t min me, I will be returning to

for the Beta and his family. Every pack had different housing rules, and this one was ours. At least, it was when Tyler and his family were in

The old Luna had a taste for antique’s, decorating the entire house herself. Everything had changed while I was gone. All of the antique’s were removed, and new modern furniture was scattered about. A huge four poster bed sat in the center of the room, a little mini

bathroom was huge, as I suspected and was my favorite part of this entire

me. The rain fall shower heads were tempting me, begging me to give them a try. The mark on my neck burned, and the cool water from the shower soothed it but only brought Tristan to

would sooth the b**n’, That small

a tank-top. Just as I was ready to crawl into bed, a hard knocking came