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.

of their 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 growl

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.

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 force two words through her skull and deep into her

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 around Cassidy’s body before she even had the chance to

but the sound was swallowed before I could truly

She screeched, golden -blonde hair falling into her face

on me, his eyes wide with confusion 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 him back. His eyes flickered between her face and my face, searching for answers but finding

Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I

the

you doing?” The soft tone.

taken on sent a wave of agonizing

me. He had to.

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

been her. Cassidy’s the

leaving my lips, Cassidy threw back her head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the

know me! You’ve known me our

Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous

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

it hadn’t been my 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

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

directed at his younger brother.

just calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever

her lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m

is gone, which mean’s

Brandon from me this entire time, cursed under her

Get your head out of

at his mate, but the witch was able to dish it back tenfold.

spoke through gritted teeth. “I am listening. Cassidy

whispered.

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 strands a deep auburn. Her eyes followed, the blue tones swallowed by darker notes of crimson and brown.

snake coiling in the

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

was no need, craned her head over his shoulder

please. She didn’t know.”

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