Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 197

For the rest of the night we laughed, ate, and talked. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d had this much fun, where there wasn’t some threat looming over my shoulder. Since taking on the responsibility of Luna and Queen of the Vampires, there wasn’t much time to kick back and relax.

Even Tristan and Giovanni seemed to be enjoying themselves. The latter was absorbed in a conversation with Asher and his dad. Breyona kept her distance, but every time Giovanni’s eyes lit up with interest, she’d practically squeal. Tristan was elbows deep in whatever argument Zeke had incited, but judging from the occasional smirks they gave one another, it wasn’t serious enough to intervene.

Before long, a few of us began packing things up. There were enough leftovers to feed a small army of humans, which meant there was just enough for Asher and Ito last the week with. Grandma’s desserts, on the other hand. Those were gone before anything else.

Dad and grandma, along with Asher’s parents, were the first to leave. Sometime during the evening, Holly decided she wanted to stay for the sleepover Cassidy was hosting. She seemed a bit nervous, toying with the hem of her dress, but surprisingly, Clara took her aside and helped smooth things out.

Since Asher didn’t feel comfortable leaving all of us here alone, we made a compromise. The guys would keep to themselves and find something to do, while the girls had full rein of the in-home theatre, living room, and minibar.

None of them objected to the idea, not once Asher showed them the lounge and his aged whiskey collection. If anything, I think Giovanni might’ve been ready to swoon.

“I’m totally down to hang out and drink, but can we maybe find a late-night barber or something first?” Sean asked, narrowing his eyes at me in particular when everyone burst into laughter. Even Tristan and Giovanni cracked a smile, and they were two of the most stoic men in the room.

Zeke clapped him on his back and said, “Not to worry, man. I can cut your hair for you.”

“You can?” Sean asked dryly.

“Sure can.” Zeke nodded, “I’ve done it before.”

Placated with Zeke’s answer, Sean lumbered into the lounge, jumping into the conversation Mason and Kendrick were having over Asher’s whiskey collection.

Kendrick’s entire face had lit up when Asher invited him as well, right down to his hazel and green-flecked eyes. It was wholesome and almost adorable the way Kendrick grinned and stammered, “I-I’d be honored, Alpha!”

When Sean was out of hearing distance, Breyona tapped Zeke on the shoulder and said, “You’ve cut hair before?”

“Yeah, when I was seven. Didn’t do too bad if I do say so myself.” Zeke shrugged, his grin downright cheeky. “Hey, Lola. If I mess up, you think you could regrow his hair a second time?”

magic the first time. The amulet Rowena had given me must’ve been doing its job, making it easier to focus my magic. Still, I hoped the wave of exhaustion I felt when

why not.” I

Holly and Clara a pair of pajamas, and half an

clothes shredded and billowing through the air like confetti. Out of all the inaccurate

was supposed to be escaping my troubles, but

into a grin, her sea glass eyes twinkling with laughter in the low light. She

hey, at least there’s no witches in the movie!” She giggled. Then she

hot.” Clara murmured; her eyes fixated on the screen. Or, more specifically,

something. He’s done nothing but boss her around. Plus it’s weird as h**l that they can end up

the Vampire. At least he cares

of hers is a good hundred years older than she is.” Clara shot back,

back laughter, her shoulder shaking as she bit out, “I

all have their dominant side.”

the witch. Lowering her voice, she murmured in my ear. “Somethings telling me she’s speaking from

us and

Holly’s soft

to stick together.” Breyona said

Holly filled me with a lightness that made my head swim, though it could’ve been from the blood I was sipping. Before the end of the movie, Holly had come out of her shell and was actually cracking her own jokes, most of them about the main characters inability to stay on her

Bella girl was clumsy, especially

into the living room where Cassidy had a few bottles of alcohol waiting. There was a mix of wine and liquor, though the liquor was most likely for us wolves. As far as I knew, Vampire’s got intoxicated at

cradling the goblet in her hands after emptying half a blood-bag into the mix. Catching me eyeing her, she smiled shyly

delicious, really. Would you

and took a small sip of the blood-laced wine. My eyebrows crept up my forehead at the flavor and the odd sensation it brought on. The blood made my heart race and heat flood my veins, while the alcohol provided a soothing buzz that amplified everything else. I could definitely get used to drinking it this

have a glass every night

Cassidy clapped her hands and

we should do.

she didn’t mind. When she caught my eye from across the room, she nodded in Clara’s direction. It took me a moment to understand what she was getting at, but when I finally caught on, I was in full