Alpha Asher by Jane

Chapter 238 

Chapter 238

As the back patio came into view, along with Asher’s broad shoulders and unruly hair, I realized my gut had been right after all. Flecks of dazzling gold swirled in his eyes and were bright even in the dark, much brighter the porch lights with their artificial glow.

His shoulders visibly relaxed as his eyes settled on my face. Only I could see and feel the fury that painted his iris’s gold. While my vision might’ve tunneled on Asher, I didn’t fail to notice he wasn’t alone.

Reclined on the swinging bench was Breyona and Giovanni. Mason and Clara occupied the two chairs off to the side.

There wasn’t a single smiling face, only scowls carved deep with worry.

I’d almost forgotten about Ember and

Angelica, both of which were partially concealed behind my back, until Asher let out a snarl that nearly shook the entire house.

Ember went deathly still. The temperature rose several degrees, quick enough that a sweat began to break out along the back of my neck.

I took a step towards my mate. “Don’t, Asher. They’re with us.”

Breyona shoved herself off the bench, evading Giovanni’s arms before they could pin her in place. “Since fucking when?”

“It’s a recent development.” I admitted, waiting for Brandon to chime in. When he didn’t, I was forced to continue. “You don’t have to trust her. Trust me, okay?”

“Where’s Tessa?” Ember didn’t hesitate to ask.

Surprisingly, Clara was the one who answered. “Your sister’s inside with her mate. You ain’t welcome in yet, though.”

“Where the fuck have you been?” Asher bellowed.

I bristled at fury in his voice, thinking he was talking to me. His eyes, however, were trained on Brandon.

“Oh, you know. Here and there.” Brandon replied dryly, grunting when Ember slammed her elbow into his ribcage.

I wondered if Ember could set things on fire with her glare, because she looked angry enough to kill.

Brandon sighed dramatically. As usual, he wasn’t taking a damned thing seriously.

“I was captured by Ember…my mate.”

He was more than reluctant to admit the second part.

faces, the same that had passed through me. back when I found out. As deafening as it was, the silence didn’t last long. It was replaced with a low growl I barely recognized as my own when she walked

be going crazy. Did I just hear Brandon-“Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door and spotted us standing at

as though Ember had touched my insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared

didn’t matter that I had limited strength. Every ounce of it was forced into the command I sent out to the shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest by the dozen.

heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound

screeched, golden -blonde hair

he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat

scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as

the bitter end.

doing?”

a wave of

He had to.

what I was about to say, a truth that would change everything

her. Cassidy’s the second witch.” 6

Cassidy threw back her head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over

lost her damn mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve known me our entire lives!”

still swirling in his lungs. My mate looked between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he truly seemed torn. When Asher failed to come to her rescue, Cassidy hurled her words at Brandon, who appeared much less inclined to believe what

going to let her do this to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I

my ear, even I would’ve believed her. I wasn’t at all surprised when Brandon’s eyes slid to my own and his face

Lola. I won’t tell you

tore through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother. “Touch her and you die.”

just calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever the peacekeeper.

her lips until they formed a thin

on is gone, which

had been blocking Brandon from me

Brandon. Get your head out of your

witch

teeth. “I am listening. Cassidy is

Ember whispered. “…she’s not.”

her face that changed, that part remained the same. Color seeped into her hair from her roots, staining the golden strands a deep auburn. Her eyes followed, the blue tones swallowed by darker notes of crimson

went so still that the shadows encasing her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all hints of

worthless traitor! I’ll kill you for this! Freya will kill you! You ruined years of work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill you-all of you!” Cassidy screamed and snarled, switching between manic laughter and fury so potent a chill skittered down my

craned her head over his shoulder to where Asher gaped at his childhood

blame Tessa for this, please. She didn’t know.”

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