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.

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 out.

laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door and spotted us standing

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

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 shriek.

I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound

hair falling

I stumbled back, 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

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

until the

you doing?” The soft

on sent a wave of agonizing pain through my chest.

me. He had

about to say, a

her. Cassidy’s the

back her head and snarled. She wriggled

her damn mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve known me

in his lungs. My mate looked between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship,

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

that if it hadn’t been my own brother that whispered her name in my ear, even I would’ve believed her. I wasn’t at all surprised when Brandon’s eyes

go, Lola. I won’t

snarl tore through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother. “Touch her

down.” Mason

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

weird darkness stuff she had going on is gone, which mean’s she’s not going crazy.

Brandon from me this entire time, cursed

sake, Brandon. Get your head out of your

his mate, but the witch was able to dish

through gritted teeth. “I am

Ember whispered. “…she’s not.”

Cassidy’s undoing, melting whatever spell or magic she had placed over her. It wasn’t her face that changed, that part remained the same. Color seeped

shadows encasing her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass,

work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill you-all of you!” Cassidy screamed and snarled, switching between manic laughter and fury so

her head over his shoulder to where Asher gaped at his

please. She didn’t

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