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.

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

you make him regret it?” I found myself asking, a dry smile on my face as I looked at the Alpha I had once

with one of his own. “His remains are scattered throughout

Asher questioned, his eyes flashing at Bran with

men.” Alpha Bran

itself into knots. I had seen enough d***h and blood to last a lifetime, a putrid stench was nothing compared to

Tyler’s

glanced at Tyler’s

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 a war between species. Even though it had only been a year

his voice rough from lack of water. “Get in

Tyler and watched as he pulled himself from the earthen

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

words fell on my ears, and part of me wanted to laugh. 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 to work out

his pride clouds his mind.’

play a game, shall we?” Tyler chuckled, though his laughter was a shell of what it used to be.

incase Tyler had something up his

spoke lowly, his eyes ablaze with hidden emotion. “I assume your birthday is coming up any day now. Whoever could your

“And of course, I’m worried. Did you know about

eyes were bright, almost hopeful. “I knew they were planning an a****k, but I hadn’t a clue when or where it would

in answering his question,

far.” I shrugged, “They headed to my Dad’s house.

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 beginning

Brittany in on this?” I asked, watching Tyler’s

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

it in your eyes.” Tyler snickered, “Perhaps she

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

Vampire’s, your Alpha would k**l her, but I could be lying. Could you handle that, Lola? Could you live with yourself knowing

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

one-sided bond between Tristan and I to find out the truth.

door closed softly, he turned to face me. I could see the exhaustion etched

and cruel, Asher had a limitless love for his pack and people. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his

I found myself asking, holding myself

sighed, running a hand through his already messy

I leaned in, my heart hammering for some

to have no idea the Vampire’s changed their plans.” Asher murmured thoughtfully, yet a shred of suspicion

going to like this–but it’s something I need to do.” I grimaced at how weak my own voice sounded. “I’m going to use the

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 do this, but I didn’t care. I

died tonight.” I frowned, remembering the fear I felt when

Asher murmured darkly; lingering anger continued to swim in his obsidian eyes. “If he touches you, moves towards you, or breaths

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