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.

I’ll run away?” I couldn’t help the smirk that formed on my

you, Lola.” Beta Devin huffed, but his lips twitched up

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

certainly not a compliment.” Beta Devin actually chuckled, a booming sound that bounced off the

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

rest of the men headed outside, giving me time to finish

that.” Grandma chuckled, piling another scoop of mashed potatoes on Breyona’s plate. Breyona groaned in pleasure and stuffed a spoon full into her mouth, giving Mason a d***y look as he scoffed

his head. “You were born in this house. It’ll be strange

pulling my Dad in for a hug.

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

to that.” I snickered, shooting my Grandma a stern look. “But only if she pays in

one more time before leaving the house with Mason and Breyona. Breyona held at least three tupperware containers in

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

“They’ll be gone in twenty

eyeing

chance!” Breyona scoffed, clutching the containers tightly in her arms. “You

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

you’re not getting the mashed

take anything at this point.” Mason grinned

two friends, giving them each a hug

for training Monday, if you survive that long.”

at her words, making me

p**s the Alpha off too much.” Mason

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

surprised when Beta Devin hopped out and held the

nodded,

I recognized from training. I assumed the

as he pulled off down the road. “Alpha’s already picked out a room for you. I’ll

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

the living room couch. My mind had been wandering, flickering from Tristan to my childhood memories

are in your room.” Beta

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

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

in thanks, but something else caught my eye. A pair of dark oak doors, sitting snugly next to eachother. A glistening bronze plaque sat on the door, a name etched in

‘Alpha Asher Desmond’

my head, purring the words as they came from her lips. “I

my eyes at her,

couldn’t help the curious and slightly longing tone in my

on keeping an eye on you, with your penchant for trouble and

returned

murmured, “And if you don’t min me, I

of the house, the one reserved 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

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

as I suspected and was my favorite part

the huge shower. I didn’t actually need one, but it was taunting 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

would sooth the b**n’, That small part of

of shorts and a tank-top. Just as I