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.

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

Brandon-“Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door

my veins, as though Ember had touched my insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from

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

I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before

screeched, golden -blonde hair

and outrage. 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 chest as she held

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

the bitter end.

are you doing?” The soft tone.

on sent a wave of agonizing pain

believe me. He had

I was about to say, a truth

her.

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

Asher. You know me! You’ve known me

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 torn. When Asher failed to come to her rescue, Cassidy hurled her

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

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

her go, Lola. I won’t tell you again.”

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

just calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever the

narrowed her eyes on Cassidy, pursing her lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m

on is

been blocking Brandon from me this entire time, cursed under her breath.

sake, Brandon. Get your head out of your

mate, but the witch was able to dish it back

teeth. “I am listening. Cassidy is innocent-”

Ember whispered. “…she’s

words were 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 into her hair from her roots, staining the golden

her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all

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

onto Brandon even though there was no need, craned her head over his shoulder

please. She didn’t

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