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…”

thankful the others weren’t within hearing range.

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

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

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

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

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

of the leaks spilling information to the blood

shattering the haze of silence that

on my shoulders, reinforcing the nagging thought that I might’ve

stared down at the flat colors. “There’s a

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

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

to you about, Lola …” Cordelia’s lowered voice and unwavering gaze put a stop to my disorganized thoughts, bringing my attention back to the present. She leaned forwards, skewering me with her

wrapping around limbs, piercing the skin like razor thin

witch 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

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

She said ominously, her eyes flickering to the same doorway both Tristan and Rowena vanished through. It led deeper into the house, past the living

unable to keep the question at bay for any longer. It had been over a week now that the two of them had been

grandma that it hurt to suspect her as the enemy frowned. “Nothing you need to concern yourself

the strong feeling this was more than just a spat,

night, after spending the last three hours curled up on the couch in a deep

are you awake? I got word from a couple warriors on patrol that

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

of water from the glass Tristan left on the table before I

just like I didn’t miss the frustration

his anger vibrating the mate-bond between us. Highly saturated images of last night flashed in my head, replaying the battle between myself and the

are finally coming to a head.’ I murmured, shuddering as my stomach dropped and intuition spiked. Without a doubt, I knew what I was saying was the truth. ‘Whatever their plans are-whatever

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

though Asher had no magic of his

bright light of the refrigerator as I opened

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