Alpha Asher by Jane

Chapter 168

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 168 – By the time backup arrived, and Rowena stabilized the Vampire whose heart were still beating after having her throat slit, I was utterly exhausted.

The trick I did, somehow managing to control the otherworldly power that was known for being uncontrollable, left me with little to no energy and a raging case of cotton mouth.

Even worrying about Asher, which I’d been doing since the blood witch said he had problems of his own to deal with, sapped what little strength I had left.

As I swayed where I stood, staring down at the five lifeless bodies, the shadows watched from their hidden alcoves within the forest. Tristan stood nearby, his eyes flitting to my face every few seconds as though he were worried I’d topple over at any moment.

I sure felt like I was, but I’d never admit that.

 

Instead I frowned at the blood that watered the earth and thought about the words that the blood witch uttered.

“Make use of their blood…” I said quietly, lifting my gaze to peer at the darkness that surrounded us.

Cassidy continued to gnaw on her lower lip, which she’d been doing for the last half hour. “What do you mean by that?”

Tristan grunted, which was indication enough that he knew exactly what I meant.

“As reward for your service, you may feed on the blood that was spilled, only that of the five Vampire’s who needlessly lost their lives this night.” I said to the shadows, my voice strong despite the lead that weighed down my bones and claimed my energy. At the last moment, staring down at the men who had harbored such hatred for someone they knew very little about, I added: “…all I ask is that you return their bodies to the earth.

I wasn’t sure if the tendrils of darkness could feel my lack of strength, or if they were simply that hungry, but they swarmed the ground like the fog that often cloaked the entire town in the early morning hours, when the air was thick with humidity.

 

Cassidy let out a sound that was halfway between a croak and a wail, taking several steps back though the shadows still slithered around her feet.

“What in the h**l…” She muttered.

Within seconds the ground was clean, free from the blood and the bodies of the d**d Vampire’s.

“Lola, are you alright?” Tristan said quietly, his voice so low that I had to strain to hear him. “You look like you need some sleep…”

this happened.” I told him; thankful the others weren’t within hearing range. “Have

in bed.” He replied, and as he held my gaze it wasn’t desire I felt, but the genuine need to protect and serve

knew the location of Asher’s personal holding cells escorted the Vampire, each one under strict orders to only use force should she try and escape–and judging from how much blood she lost, that wouldn’t be happening

in the patrol team. She must’ve not been too shaken up because the reluctant glances she tossed our way told me she

where tensions continued to

four of us stood in the kitchen struck me as odd, especially considering it was her spell that

was one of the leaks

Cordelia?” I asked, shattering the haze of silence that had befallen the

the nagging thought that

fell, deepening the lines that circled her eyes and mouth. “You’re wondering why my spell didn’t work, and I wish I could tell you, Lola, but I just don’t know.” She placed her hands flat on the marble countertop and stared down at the flat colors. “There’s a chance it could’ve been overridden by the blood witch’s magic, but she would’ve needed a significant amount of blood to

talk to Asher as soon as possible.” I forced the words through clenched teeth, fighting the urge to start shouting down the mate-bond, linking his mind with my own and potentially distracting

manage to get through, I’d most

something I needed to talk to you about, Lola …” Cordelia’s lowered voice and unwavering gaze put a stop to my disorganized thoughts,

my eyes. Tendrils of darkness wrapping around limbs,

sent six Vampire’s after you and reanimated a d**d body, yet you and your friends are alive. Not only that, but the amount of residual power I felt was intense…to say the least.” Cordelia replied,

the feeling in my gut that told me to keep quiet, to give as little information as possible.

flickering to the same doorway both Tristan and Rowena vanished through. It led deeper into the

been over a week now that the two of them

her as the enemy frowned. “Nothing you need to concern yourself with. You’ve got enough on your plate and we’re both grown witches, we can

I had the strong feeling this was more than just

that night, after spending the last three hours curled up on the couch in a deep sleep, Asher’s voice began to trickle

got word from a couple warriors on patrol that there’s

from my spot on the couch, stretching my arms far above my head. Delirious with the remnants of sleep, I groaned as my back

from the glass Tristan left on the table before I slumped over. ‘No one’s hurt. Well, not anyone in the

just like I didn’t miss the frustration that oozed

us. Highly saturated images of last night flashed in

head.’ I murmured, shuddering as my stomach dropped and intuition spiked. Without a doubt, I knew what I was saying

something she wants. She wants to throw you off your game, get you doubting yourself, so you surrender before the fight

his own,

light of the refrigerator as I opened the door. A water bottle full

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