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…”

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

only after you’re safe in bed.” He replied, and as he held my

on patrol who 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

patrol team. She must’ve not been too shaken up because the reluctant glances she

Cordelia, Tristan, and myself all ventured back to the estate, where tensions continued to rise

Cordelia stared at me as the four of us stood in 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

chance she was one of

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

the nagging thought that

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 fuel such a thing. The only other option is that those Vampire’s were already within the territory lines

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 start shouting down the mate-bond, linking his mind with my own and potentially distracting him from what

if I did manage to get through, I’d most likely have seconds before I

and unwavering gaze put a stop to my disorganized thoughts, bringing my attention back to the

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

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

told me to keep quiet, to give as little information as possible. “I don’t know

her eyes flickering to the same doorway both Tristan and

the question at bay for any longer. It had been over a week now that the two of them had been walking on eggshells around one another, Cordelia more than

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

this was more than just a spat, but I stayed

last three hours curled up on the couch in a deep

are you awake? I got word from a couple warriors on patrol that there’s a new

stretching my arms far above my head. Delirious with the remnants of sleep, I groaned as my back popped in three separate places,

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

soured, just like I didn’t miss

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

spiked. Without a doubt, I knew what I was saying was the truth. ‘Whatever their plans are-whatever their goal

through all that trouble to warn you herself, you must have something she wants. She wants to throw you off your game, get you doubting yourself, so you surrender

magic of his own, his intuition

the kitchen, wincing against the bright light of the refrigerator as I opened the door. A water bottle full of blood sat

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