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.

the same that had passed through me. back when I found out. As deafening as it was, the silence didn’t last long. It

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

induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared

of it was forced into the command I sent out to the shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest by the dozen. They leapt off the ground and stretched, wrapping around Cassidy’s body before she even had the chance to

heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before I could truly register it.

hair falling into her face as she

swallowing my surprise 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 held him back. His eyes flickered between her face and my face, searching

his hand, and Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips

until the

what are you doing?” The

on sent a wave of agonizing pain through

me. He had to.

the weight of what I was about to say, a truth that would change everything and could never be taken

her. It’s always been her. Cassidy’s the second witch.”

lips, Cassidy threw back her head and snarled. She

mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve

a muscle. Even his chest had gone completely still, the oxygen still swirling in his lungs. My mate looked between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he truly seemed

let her do this to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I thought I was yours.”

hadn’t been my own brother that whispered her name in my ear, even I would’ve believed

her go, Lola. I won’t tell you

through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger

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

her eyes on Cassidy, pursing her lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s side. Look at her

stuff she had going on is gone, which mean’s she’s not

blocking Brandon from me

head out of

his mate, but the witch was able to dish it back tenfold.

through gritted teeth. “I am

whispered. “…she’s

same. Color seeped into her hair from

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 innocence obliterated

kill you! You ruined years of work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill you-all of

even though there was no need, craned her head over his shoulder to where Asher gaped

for this, please. She didn’t know.” Ember

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