Alpha Asher by Jane

Chapter 80

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 80 – Alpha Asher mind-linked his Beta, and the two of us waited by Jessie’s body until he showed. With Jessie’s lifeless face lingering in my mind, Asher turned to face me. His honey eyes were hard as they regarded me, stress and exhaustion hidden beneath the surface.

“The Vampire King used her as payment, didn’t he?” Asher asked, recognizing the pattern of d***h.

“It seems he did.” I frowned, my eyes lingering on the spot Jessie had once sat.

‘This isn’t your fault, Lola.’ Maya murmured, ‘You aren’t responsible for everyone.’

I wasn’t sure she knew about her heritage, and I never had the chance to explain. I had long stopped trying to understand the shadows and why they demand such payments, but I couldn’t see the point in k*****g another half-blood. Jessie was just a child, born into a world where species are at war, and collateral damage is high.

“Why?” Asher grimaced, anger flaring in his dark eyes.

“She was like me.” I stated simply, turning my face away as his intense eyes searched for my own. “Not the same blood-line, but she was a half-blood.”

“How long have you known this?” Asher asked, his voice dark.

“Not long.” I shook my head, “I met her when the attacks were happening. We could both smell the Vampire’s–though neither of us knew where the scent was coming from.”

“And this is an indication of her species?” Asher asked, his voice taking on an impatient tone.

I brushed the anger in his voice off, knowing we both endured a very long night. I wondered if either of us would manage to achieve any sleep. With my birthday two days away and a war between species looming over my head, I needed all the sleep I could manage.

“You can’t tell Breyona any of this.” I sighed, knowing her Mom would k**l the two of us if she found out we read her private collection of books. “Breyona’s Mom has a secret stash of books. We broke into her safe and read them. According to the books, Vampire’s scents are nearly undetectable. The scent is undetectable, unless you’re a Vampire.”

“Undetectable?” Asher questioned; his eyes were captivated as I continued speaking.

“They smell sweet–like, really sweet.” I grimaced as the smell ebbed to the front of my memory. “Jessie could smell them too.”

“Then, I suppose the shadows asked for the life of a half-blood.” Asher frowned, “Though he hadn’t k****d her himself.”

“Maybe the shadows have a preference.” I shrugged, though a nagging feeling remained in my gut. “I’m no closer to figuring them out than I was a month ago.”

“I’m not sure I want you to figure them out.” Asher murmured to himself, each of us sharing a look of uncertain concern.

“We need to talk to Brittany, don’t we?” I sighed, knowing this night wasn’t through yet.

“We do.” Asher nodded, “Though I would prefer to speak with her sooner rather than later.”

“I know.” I frowned, “I think I should speak with Tyler.

“Even locked in a cell, I cannot stand the thought of him under the same roof as you.” Asher growled lowly, exhaling sharply as we entered the house.

Alpha Bran had made it back to the packhouse before us, and was slumped on the living room couch. A thin trail of blood ran the length of his face, along with a b****y wound on his arm. The pristine couch in the living room was flecked with blood, but neither Alpha seemed to care.

holding his arm up to showcase the b****y wound. “Bit me like

dry smile on my face as I looked at the Alpha I had once

Alpha Bran returned my grim smile with one of his

Asher questioned, his eyes flashing at Bran with

his men.” Alpha Bran

from mind as we walked down into the dungeons. While my nose wrinkled at the scent, my stomach no longer turned itself into knots. I had seen enough d***h and blood to last a lifetime, a putrid stench was nothing compared to that. Reluctantly, Asher took the left tunnel where Brittany resided and I took the

Tyler unguarded, Asher had left two men each to guard their cells. Isaac and one of Asher’s men guarded Tyler’s cell. It was almost humorous to see Tyler’s once best-friend guarding his p****n cell, though Isaac’s eyes held no fondness for his old

as he glanced at

how much I had truly changed. The girl who

Tyler snorted; his voice rough from lack of water. “Get in line, though I’m not sure you

watched as he pulled himself from the earthen wall. He was looking much more haggard than yesterday, his hair a couple

while he rotted in a silver cage. “Are things not going so well with your new

While a war between our species must have been brewing for quite some time, it was Tyler that lit the match and watched everything go up in flames. Had Tyler truly expected everything

clouds his

was a shell of what it used to be. “A question for a

cautious incase Tyler had

“I assume your birthday is coming

my eyes. “And of course, I’m worried. Did you know about the a****k

they were planning an a****k, but I hadn’t a clue

see the harm in answering his question, so

shrugged, “They headed to my Dad’s house. It seems they were

watched in silence as some of the light in Tyler’s eyes diminished. I realized; Tyler was hoping the Vampire’s would rescue him. He had nothing for them, nothing to benefit their cause of the complete destruction of all werewolves. They wouldn’t come for Tyler, and now he was

Brittany in on this?” I

ear-splitting grin formed on Tyler’s face. A deep, raspy chuckle emerged from his chest

it in your eyes.” Tyler snickered, “Perhaps she is–but maybe

nose as I exhaled slowly. As I opened my eyes,

chuckled, “If I told you she was in fact working with the Vampire’s, your Alpha would k**l her, but I

laughter. His time in Asher’s dungeons had muddled his mind, or perhaps he had always

until we were left empty handed. I could use the one-sided bond between Tristan and I to find out the truth.

as we retreated up to our bedroom. Once the door closed softly, he turned to face me. I could see the exhaustion etched

behind Alpha Asher. Rumored to be ruthless and cruel, Asher had a limitless love for his pack and people. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his pack, nothing he wouldn’t

she say anything?” I found myself asking, holding myself back from running into his

lot.” Asher sighed, running a hand through his already messy hair. “I had to resort to some–unsavory methods to ensure

my heart hammering

no idea the Vampire’s changed their plans.” Asher murmured thoughtfully, yet

going to use the bond between Tristan and I to visit him. I’ll do everything I can to

honey eyes turned dark in seconds, flashing in anger as he stalked over to me. Before his lips parted, I knew what he was going to say. There wasn’t a chance in h**l he would

pack too, Asher. Sean could have died tonight. My Dad, my Grandma both could have died tonight.” I frowned, remembering the fear I felt when my Dad ran from the house. “If she is innocent, I won’t let Brittany

continued to swim in his obsidian eyes. “If he

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