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…”

after I figure out how the h**l this happened.” I told him; thankful the others weren’t within hearing range. “Have the Vampire taken to a cell …one of the nicer ones. I don’t want her harmed, I can’t begin to stress

replied, and as he held my gaze it wasn’t desire I felt, but the genuine need to protect and serve his

strict orders to only use force should she try and

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

all ventured back to the estate, where tensions continued to rise until I wasn’t sure who was angry

the kitchen struck me as odd, especially considering it was her spell that had failed to work properly. For the first time, I was wondering if my gut feeling about her

there a chance she was one of the leaks spilling

you alone, Cordelia?” I asked, shattering the haze of

reinforcing the nagging thought that I might’ve been

“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

to assume that they were, which means I’ll have to talk to Asher as soon as possible.” I forced the words through clenched teeth, fighting the urge to

through, I’d most likely have seconds

and unwavering gaze put a stop to my disorganized thoughts, bringing my attention back to the present. She leaned forwards, skewering me with her eyes. “What

blinked at her, flashes of memory dancing behind my eyes. Tendrils of darkness wrapping around limbs, piercing the skin like

only that, but the amount of residual power I felt was intense…to say the least.” Cordelia replied, pursing her lips. “The shadows were watching you, child, and don’t think I didn’t see them clean every blade of grass free

to say, Cordelia.” I murmured, following the feeling in my gut that told me to keep quiet, to give as little information as possible. “I don’t know exactly what I did, but it worked, and

to the same doorway both Tristan and Rowena vanished through. It led deeper into the house, past the living room and curved staircase to the lounge

It had been

“Nothing you need to concern yourself with. You’ve got

this was more than just a spat, but I

the last three hours curled up on the couch in a deep sleep, Asher’s voice began to trickle into my

on patrol that there’s a new face in the dungeons. What

above my head. Delirious with the remnants of sleep, I groaned as my back popped in three separate places, each one cutting Asher’s

I grumbled, taking a long drink of water from the glass Tristan left on the table before I slumped over. ‘No one’s hurt. Well, not anyone

just like I

the mate-bond between us. Highly saturated images of last night flashed in my head,

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

you herself, you must have something she wants. She wants to throw

Asher had no magic of his own, his intuition

bright light of the refrigerator as I opened the

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