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.

Alpha Bran snapped, holding his arm up to showcase

regret it?” I found myself asking, a dry smile on my face

dear.” Alpha Bran returned my grim smile with one of his own. “His remains are scattered throughout the

Alpha Zeke?” Asher questioned, his

men.” Alpha

no longer turned itself into knots. I had seen enough d***h and blood to last a lifetime, a putrid stench was nothing

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

he glanced at Tyler’s slumped figure. “I

with a wave. I had long ago moved on from Tyler. The more I thought about my relationship with Tyler, the more I realized how much I had truly changed. The girl who dated Tyler was the shallow daughter of a Beta. She didn’t care for pack politics or

his voice rough from lack of water. “Get in line, though I’m not sure you can compete with

to Tyler’s bait, clearly used to it at this point. I rolled my eyes at Tyler and watched as he pulled himself

there’s a reason behind your visit?” Tyler smirked, having the gall to act smug while he rotted in a silver cage. “Are

must have been brewing for quite some time, it was Tyler that lit the

his pride clouds

a shell

nodded, remaining cautious incase Tyler had

worried, Lola?” Tyler spoke lowly, his eyes ablaze with hidden emotion. “I assume your birthday is coming up any day

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

but I hadn’t a clue when or where

harm in answering his question, so I

Dad’s house. It seems they were looking

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

in on this?” I asked,

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

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

pinching the bridge of my nose as I exhaled slowly. As I opened my eyes, Tyler’s

Tyler chuckled, “If I told you she was in fact working with the Vampire’s, your Alpha would k**l her, but I could be lying. Could you handle that, Lola? Could you live with yourself knowing your precious Alpha tortured and

knew this conversation was pointless when Tyler erupted into unhinged laughter. His time in Asher’s dungeons had muddled his

until we were left empty handed. I could use the one-sided bond between Tristan and I to find out the truth. If Brittany was working with the Vampire’s, Tristan would know. For once, Maya begrudgingly accepted my alternative

he turned to face me. I could see the exhaustion

truth 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

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

cried, a lot.” Asher sighed, running a hand through his already messy hair. “I

I leaned in, my heart

idea the Vampire’s changed their plans.”

own voice sounded. “I’m going to use the bond between Tristan and I to visit him. I’ll do everything I can to uncover the traitors

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 willingly allow me to

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

in his obsidian eyes. “If

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