Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 22 – Alpha Asher was quick to leave that night, not another word was spoken between the two of us.

Sean didn’t return until the early hours of the morning. Breyona had arrived shortly after Alpha Asher left. The three of us went into my bedroom and closed the door behind us. Denial and shock were thick in the air, feeling like a sticky and tangible substance.

The first thing I did as we entered my room was to lock the d**n window. I pulled the c******s together roughly and tied them shut. I wasn’t planning on looking out that window for quite some time.

Dad didn’t argue when I told him Mason was staying the night along with Breyona. He simply gave me a distracted nod and turned his troubled gaze to Grandma.

Mason and Breyona provided little in the way of comfort, but I was still grateful for their company. I’ve always heard when things like this happen, it’s best not to be alone.

The four of sat in my room, silence taking up the empty space. Breyona and I visibly jumped as Grandma knocked and came into the room.

“Grandma, it’s two in the morning.” I chuckled.

Grandma shuffled into my room two plates, a couple cups, and a pitcher of tea in her hands.

Grandma had a tendency to cook whenever she was stressed, always resulting in a never ending supply of food. If we were back at her cottage, there would be apple pies lining the counter tops.

“It’s never too late to eat.” Grandma nodded, “Or too early.”

“Thanks Grandma.” Breyona grinned, picking up one of the cookies and shoving it into her mouth.

Mason and I gave her pointed looks, our lips twitching into identical smiles.

“What?” Breyona lifted her eyebrow at the two of us, “I eat when I’m stressed, and Grandma cooks.”

“I knew I always liked her.” Grandma nodded proudly, setting the plates down and leaving the room.

Mason and I shared the same look before we both were consumed by laughter. The kind of teary eye’d laughter that comes with sleep depravity and a traumatic event. Our brain’s poor attempt at having a moment of peace within the chaos.

Soon after the laughter calmed town, the conversation turned serious.

“I never knew Kanyon very well.” Breyona frowned, “Katie was my neighbor and all, but we never really talked like that.”

“I was pretty close with Kanyon when we were kids.” Mason sighed, running his hand through his hair. “Kinda grew apart after we moved away.”

“I never really knew either of them.” I frowned, picking at one of the sandwiches Grandma made. “Is it bad that I don’t really feel bad for Katie and Kanyon? I mainly feel bad for their families.”

Breyona nodded, “Doesn’t sound very nice when you say it, but it makes sense.”

“Kanyon had a little brother.” Mason frowned, “I can’t imagine how he’ll take it.”

“Did Alpha Asher ever figure out why Kanyon was right outside your window?” Breyona’s voice lowered a few octaves.

I had a moment of clarity in the midst of confusion I had been feeling. If I couldn’t trust my friends, then who could I trust? The more people who knew, the better. Besides, come morning the entire pack would know of Kanyon’s d***h and the placement of his body.

So I spilled the truth to my friends. I told them of how Tyler had visited me, giving cryptic details of his insane plan to once again become Alpha. Not only that, his plans to rid the world of Alpha Asher. I even told them about the cryptic notes, including the one I had gotten tonight.

Breyona was speechless, while Mason looked infuriated. His light brows were knitted together in anger.

“f**king Tyler.” Mason spat, shaking his head. “Why’s he have to include you in his suicidal plans?”

“And what did he mean about his friends?” Breyona frowned, “Why are they so interested in you?”

“Maybe cause of my charming personality?” I huffed and shook my head. “I know as much as you two do.”

“Alpha Asher will figure it out.” Breyona nodded.

hands on Lola.” Mason frowned, worry

to Haze this Friday.” Breyona frowned, the disappointment

some cryptic notes and Tyler’s threats scare me

us could get hurt. Haze

only ten minutes out.” I shrugged, “Besides, we all know how to defend ourselves. We’ll stick together and find your mate, then we’ll

in town. Lights shined brightly through

home this morning, but we weren’t worried. Sean was one of the best warriors in our pack and could handle himself.

details. Trying to find any errant thought

had to remove myself from the couch to get dressed for training. I figured there was no way Alpha Asher would cancel, now that we needed training

of us were horribly sleep deprived, but weren’t feeling the

borrow a pair of shorts, and tossed Mason a tank-top and shorts from Sean’s closet. The three of us were out the door, heading to the pack house with ten

got to the pack house, rumors

hear they found

she had something to do with

her

she left Haze early. Plenty of time to k**l someone if you

under her breath, hearing yet another rumor that painted me out

“We knew this would happen. It’s not

like that’s the only thing Chelsea’s

and trying to cozy up to Alpha’s.” Breyona muttered, and I followed

talking to his Beta and a few other men. I inwardly

on my face when Alpha

like we weren’t the only ones

rolling off Alpha Asher and turned

mats, making plans to visit the little

stepped forward in Alpha Asher’s usual position. His rough voice boomed throughout

out, and everyone’s chatter ceased. “Alpha Asher has some business to

Chelsea’s partner since I arrived back in town.

Devin noticed the three

nodded in my direction, and called Chelsea over. “Chelsea pair

been d***g to kick her a*s for years.” Breyona

of the room, his eyes scanning each

training with you.” Chelsea hissed,

“f**k off.” Mason growled.

were paired with Lola.” Breyona chuckled in anticipation and

Alpha Asher had to attend to and if it had anything to

distracted mind, and managed to bring me to the ground twice. Mind you, I

being paired with Chelsea. Each time Mason and I heard a yelp or groan come from Chelsea, we stifled the urge to fall over laughing. Breyona’s anger and general dislike for Chelsea pushed

minutes before training ended, Alpha Asher came back into the room. I slipped

here.” Alpha Asher barked, continuing his conversation with Beta

I couldn’t help the slight condescending tone

irritation, and

Monday.” Alpha Asher wasn’t asking, his tone made that clear. “Beta Devin will have a group together to bring your stuff

squeaked out, and Beta Devin raised

be either really dangerous or really fun.” Maya murmured, “Either way

said. No one besides the Alpha and Beta lived in the pack house. The thought of living under the same roof as Alpha Asher was both tempting and terrifying.

Alpha Asher rolled my name off his tongue, and I couldn’t help but glance down at his

ten feet away, clearly

ignored Beta Devin’s snicker, “Don’t I have a say in

all.” Alpha Asher replied,

Devin stood silently, watching