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.

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

be going crazy. Did I just hear Brandon-“Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door and spotted us standing at the base of the porch.

All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared into her eyes, trying 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 chance to

I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was

hair falling into her face as she thrashed.

of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against his chest as she held him back. His eyes flickered between her face and my face, searching

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

until the

you doing?”

a wave

believe me. He had to.

was about to say, a truth that would change everything and could never be

It’s always been her. Cassidy’s the second witch.” 6

head and snarled. She wriggled against

You know

lungs. My mate looked between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship,

let her do this to me?!

if it hadn’t been my own brother that whispered her name in my ear, even I would’ve believed her. I

her go, Lola. I

directed at his younger brother. “Touch her and you

calm down.” Mason

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

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

me this entire time, cursed under her breath.

your head out of

at his mate, but the witch

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

Ember whispered.

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

shadows encasing her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all hints of innocence obliterated from

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

even though there was no need, craned her head

please.

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