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…”

others weren’t within hearing range. “Have

her to make sure, but only after you’re safe in bed.” He replied, and as he held my gaze it wasn’t desire

handful of wolves 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

home by a few of the remaining warriors in the patrol team. She must’ve not been too shaken up because the reluctant

to the estate, where tensions

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

one of

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

shoulders, reinforcing the nagging thought that

stoic expression 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

words through clenched teeth, fighting the urge to start shouting down the mate-bond, linking his mind with my own and potentially distracting him

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

Lola …” Cordelia’s lowered voice and unwavering gaze put a stop to my disorganized thoughts, bringing my attention back to the present. She

eyes. Tendrils of darkness wrapping around limbs,

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, pursing her lips. “The shadows were watching you, child, and don’t think I didn’t see them

you want me 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

her eyes flickering to the same doorway both Tristan and Rowena vanished through. It led

unable to keep 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

as the enemy frowned. “Nothing you need to concern yourself with. You’ve got enough on your plate

I had the strong feeling this was more than just a spat, but

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

from a couple warriors on patrol

head. Delirious with the remnants of sleep, I groaned as my

taking a long drink of water from the glass Tristan left on the table before I slumped over. ‘No one’s

the way my voice soured, just like

saturated images of

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

wants. She wants to throw you off your game, get you doubting yourself,

though Asher had no magic of his own, his intuition was

padded into the kitchen, wincing against the bright light of the refrigerator as I opened the door.

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