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.

fking vermin bit me.” Alpha Bran snapped, holding his arm up to showcase the b****y wound. “Bit me

myself asking, a dry smile on my face as I looked at the Alpha I had once

returned my grim smile with one of his own. “His remains are scattered

of Alpha Zeke?” Asher questioned, his eyes flashing at Bran

his men.”

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

one of Asher’s men guarded Tyler’s cell. It was

glanced at Tyler’s slumped figure.

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

her pants already, Isaac?” Tyler snorted; his voice rough from lack of water. “Get in line, though I’m not sure you

bait, clearly used to it at this point. I rolled my eyes at Tyler and watched as he pulled himself from the earthen wall. He was looking much more haggard than yesterday, his hair a couple shades darker from a thick

smug while he rotted in a silver

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

because his pride clouds

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

well.” I nodded, remaining cautious incase

eyes ablaze with hidden emotion. “I assume your birthday is coming up

of course, I’m worried. Did you know

“I knew they were planning an a****k, but

in answering his question,

headed to my Dad’s house. It

would rescue him. He had nothing for them, nothing to benefit

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

ear-splitting grin formed on Tyler’s face. A deep,

desperate for this answer, I can see it in your eyes.”

snapped, pinching the bridge of my nose as

interesting.” 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

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

was one other option, one I had refused to think about until we were left empty handed. I could use the one-sided bond between Tristan and I to find out the

me. I could see the exhaustion etched onto his gorgeous

Rumored to be ruthless and cruel, Asher had a limitless love for his pack and people. There was nothing

asking,

messy hair. “I had to resort to some–unsavory

I leaned in, my

to have no idea the Vampire’s changed their plans.” Asher

something I need to do.” I grimaced at how weak my own voice sounded. “I’m going to use the bond between Tristan and I to visit him. I’ll

was going to say. There wasn’t a chance in h**l

is my pack too, Asher. Sean could have died tonight. My Dad, my Grandma both could have died tonight.” I frowned, remembering the fear I

have one condition.” Asher murmured darkly; lingering anger continued to swim in his obsidian eyes. “If he

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