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…”

the others weren’t within hearing range. “Have the Vampire taken

to make sure, but only after you’re safe in bed.” He replied, and as he

strict orders to only use force should she try and escape–and judging

home by a few of the remaining warriors in the patrol team. She must’ve not been too shaken up because the reluctant glances she tossed our way told me she didn’t exactly want

where tensions continued to rise until I wasn’t sure who was angry with

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

a chance she was one of the leaks spilling information

shattering the haze of silence that had befallen the

reluctance weighed on my shoulders, reinforcing the nagging thought that I

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

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

if I did manage to get through, I’d

needed to talk 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

memory dancing behind my eyes. Tendrils of darkness wrapping around limbs, piercing

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

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 I did, but it worked, and the threat

important, but it’s not the only important thing.” She said ominously, her eyes flickering to the same doorway both Tristan and Rowena vanished through. It led deeper

had been over a week now that the two of them had been walking on eggshells around one

so much of my grandma that it hurt to 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 witches, we

some reason, I had the strong feeling this was more than just a

curled up on the couch in a deep sleep, Asher’s

you awake? I got word from a couple warriors on patrol that there’s a new face in the dungeons. What

with the remnants of sleep, I groaned as my back popped in three separate places, each

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

like I

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

as my stomach dropped and intuition spiked. Without a doubt, I knew what I was saying was the truth. ‘Whatever their plans are-whatever their goal is, they’re

wants to throw you off your game, get you doubting yourself, so you surrender

Asher had no magic of his

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

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