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.

passed through me. back when I found out. As deafening as it was, the silence

when she popped her

her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared into her eyes, trying to force two words through her skull

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

the sound was swallowed

golden -blonde hair falling into her face as she thrashed.

my surprise when he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him

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

the bitter end.

what are you doing?” The

on sent a wave of agonizing

me. He had to.

cracked from the weight of what I was about to say, a truth that would change everything

her. It’s always been her. Cassidy’s

She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her, belting out

lost her damn mind, Asher. You know me!

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

to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I

so convincingly 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 slid to my own

go, Lola. I won’t

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

just calm down.” Mason chimed in,

lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s side. Look at her arms.

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

been blocking Brandon from me this entire time,

head out of your ass and

glowered at his mate, but the witch was able to dish it

spoke through gritted teeth. “I am

Ember whispered. “…she’s not.”

Color seeped into her hair from her

Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge

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

there was no need, craned her head

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

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