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.
through me. back when I found out. As deafening as it
hear Brandon-“Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her
had touched my insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as
shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest by
I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before I could truly register
-blonde hair falling into her
my surprise when he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against
Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could practically see her
the bitter end.
you doing?” The soft
voice had taken on sent a wave of agonizing pain through my chest.
He had to.
about to say, a
her.
She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had
You know me! You’ve known
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 words at Brandon, who appeared much less inclined to believe what I was
to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I thought I was yours.”
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 and his
I won’t tell you
directed at his younger brother. “Touch her and you die.”
calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever
eyes on Cassidy, pursing her lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s side. Look at her
darkness stuff she had going on is gone, which mean’s
me this entire time,
sake, Brandon. Get your head out of your
but the witch was able
through gritted teeth. “I
Ember whispered. “…she’s
the same. Color seeped into her hair from her roots, staining the golden strands a deep auburn. Her eyes followed, the blue
snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember,
pathetic, worthless traitor! I’ll kill you for 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
no need, craned her head
blame Tessa for this, please.
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