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.

faces, the same 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

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

began to boil in my veins, as though Ember had touched my insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared into her eyes, trying to

the depths of the forest by the dozen. They leapt

swore I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound

She screeched, golden -blonde hair falling into her face as

me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against his chest

shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could practically see her

the bitter end.

are you doing?”

wave of agonizing pain through

me. He

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

It’s always been her. Cassidy’s the

head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her, belting

mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve known me our entire

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

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

ear, even I would’ve believed her. I wasn’t at all surprised when Brandon’s eyes slid to my own and his face hardened

her go, Lola. I

through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother.

down.” Mason chimed in, ever the peacekeeper.

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

is gone, which mean’s she’s not

Brandon from me this entire time, cursed

sake, Brandon. Get your head out of your

witch was able to dish it

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

Ember whispered. “…she’s not.”

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 strands a deep auburn. Her eyes followed, the blue tones swallowed by

snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all hints of innocence obliterated from

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 fury so potent a chill skittered down my spine.

there was no need, craned her

please. She didn’t

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