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.
deafening as it was, the silence didn’t last long. It was replaced with a low growl I barely recognized as my own when
I just hear Brandon-“Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back
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 force two words
matter that I had limited strength. Every ounce of it was forced into 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
swore I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before I could truly
hell!” She screeched, golden -blonde hair falling into her face as she thrashed.
outrage. I stumbled back, swallowing my surprise when he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her
up his hand, and Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could practically see her dying to
until the
what are you doing?” The soft tone.
on sent a wave of
me. He had
to say, a truth that would
It’s always been her. Cassidy’s the second
and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the
know me! You’ve known me our entire
and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he truly seemed torn.
her do this to
in my ear, even I would’ve believed her. I wasn’t at all surprised when Brandon’s
her go, Lola. I won’t
directed at his younger brother. “Touch her and you die.”
calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever the peacekeeper.
formed a thin line.
is gone, which mean’s she’s not going
from me this
Brandon. Get your head out of your ass and
glowered at his mate, but the witch was able to dish
“I am listening.
Ember whispered. “…she’s not.”
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
shadows encasing her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all hints of
You ruined years of work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill you-all
need, craned her head over his shoulder to where Asher gaped at his childhood
this, please. She didn’t
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