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.
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
when she popped her head out of the
with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my
from the depths of the forest by
amazement, but the
hell!” She screeched, golden -blonde hair falling into her face as
when he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against his chest as she
his hand, and Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as
the bitter end.
what are you doing?”
voice had taken on sent a wave of agonizing pain through my
believe me. He had to.
to say, a truth
her. Cassidy’s the second witch.” 6
Cassidy threw back her head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her, belting out her frustration.
mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve
Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our
going to let her do this to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I thought I
I would’ve believed her. I wasn’t at all surprised when
go, Lola. I won’t tell you again.”
tore through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother. “Touch her and you die.”
calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever the peacekeeper.
until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s
is gone, which mean’s she’s not going crazy.
from me
fuck’s sake, Brandon. Get your head out
his mate, but the witch was able to dish it back tenfold.
“I
whispered. “…she’s
she had placed over her. It wasn’t 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 and brown.
her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the
You pathetic, 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
her head over his shoulder to where Asher gaped at his
please. She didn’t know.” Ember begged.
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