Alpha Asher by Jane

Alpha Asher novel By Jane Doe chapter 4
I stayed on the couch wallowing in my pain until the smell of dinner lifted my spirits. My grandma was cooking again and as much as my Dad protested I could tell he had missed her cooking.

We sat around the table eating dinner and exchanging stories. Dad wanted to know all about what I had gotten into while I was gone.

“So you already finished high school?” Sean asked, I could tell he was somewhat jealous. Sean graduated a year ago at the age of 18. While I was home schooled, he was forced to go to the local public school.

“Yup, I officially graduated.” I teased, sticking my tongue out at him.

My Dad smiled at us as we bickered, “Now only one more year to go and you can find your mate.” My Dad winked at me. My nineteenth birthday wasn’t for a couple months now.

From eighteen every werewolf is able to sense their mate. That is, if they’re within sniffing distance. Though I haven’t.

“Jeez, can you imagine that. Her mate is gonna have to put up with a lot.” Sean smirked at me.

I rolled my eyes at him, “I’m definitely not going to make it easy on him.”

“So, who the hell trained you while you were gone? Alpha’s been here for a week and I haven’t seen anyone able to keep up with him.” Sean frowned, obviously interested in my trainer.

Me and my grandma met eyes just for a second.

“It didn’t feel like I was keeping up with him.” I shrugged, wincing at my sore shoulder.

“You definitely were. Everyone else got pummeled bloody.” Sean cringed. “He made each of us fight him one on one to see what were capable of.”

“So that means he wont be my partner tomorrow?” I asked cheerfully. My dread about tomorrow was dissipating by the second.

“I guess not.” Sean shrugged, “Now tell me, whose your trainer?”

Stifling a nervous giggle, I replied “Oh just grandma’s neighbor. He’s really skilled in jujitsu and stuff.” I shrugged as if it weren’t a big deal.

I shot my grandma a sly look and she winked back at me.

“Do you have any plans for the weekend, Lola?” My Dad asked in between bites.

Tomorrow was Friday, leaving Saturday and Sunday training-free.

“Mm, not really. I don’t exactly have friends here anymore.” I shrugged. In fact, I hadn’t had any friends all year. My only company had been grandma, Chris, and the employee’s of the supermarket we would often go to.

I didn’t feel the need to surround myself with people anymore.

“You could always talk to Breyona y’know.” Sean shrugged as if it weren’t a big deal.

I sighed and bit my lip, “I don’t know about that. She’s probably still mad at me, I know I would be.”

Breyona was one of my closest friends, but when Tyler and I started dating I set her to the side. Tyler had his own group of friends that didn’t care for Breyona and like an idiot I chose them over her.

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that,” Sean shrugged “I talked to her during practice and she asked how you had been. She said she felt terrible about what happened between you and Tyler.”

“Really, she said that?” I felt myself smile in spite of everything, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to talk to her.

“She did. It’s been a year since then, Lola. She might’ve moved on from the past.” Sean shrugged.

feet from exhaustion. As sore as I felt,

something crinkle beneath me. Groaning ever so dramatically, I rolled over and picked up the crumpled piece of paper I

Welcome Home, Lola.

I couldn’t

hell.” I mumbled, stuffing the note in one of my dresser

off, letting my exhaustion take over as

early, actually having remembered to set an

grey sports bra and a matching pair of shorts.

to the rest of the trainee’s. As always the large room we trained in was bare, only

late

“I’m the poster

A feminine voice

Breyona gave me a small smile. I noticed how different she actually

Breyona. Good to see you.”

small smile and a nod, “You

“Tell that to my sore

to the locker room and shoved my bag inside one of the lockers, rushing

everyone.” Alpha Asher’s deep voice called out. Not that I’d

your attention, while

off with your partners. You will each take turns switching between offensive and defensive moves.

looks even better today.” Maya

to be paying attention.” I grumbled

let my eyes drift from his untidy hair to his honeycomb eyes. He really did look good today.

was finished speaking everyone paired off into their groups. I stifled a groan as I saw

honey comb

muscle in his jaw was still. I couldn’t help but

that theory aren’t you.” Maya

you aren’t curious.” I smirked when she remained

isn’t it?” I sighed, batting

stomach did a little flip when he ran his fingers through his tousled hair, keeping a straight face as he looked on

commanded me, and I huffed at him. Before I had the chance to take a damn breath, he was charging at me like a

point. I’m small and fast, so I can typically get

was

me. It was like he

my agility. I had taken gymnastics until I was fourteen, and still practiced what I had

I found it harder and harder to focus on training when

was being murderous he

I can hardly feel your blows.” Alpha Asher snapped, pulling

there’s only so much muscle I can have on my

as you talked, you may actually be a match for me.” Alpha Asher said

to fight past the anger that boiled in my veins. I felt

weak. Tyler would never let me start training, insisting I was too small

my anger, I lunged at Alpha Asher. I managed to easily dodge his attempt at slamming me to the ground. Rolling to the side and

contact with Alpha Asher’s cheek. I also

my dismay Alpha Asher looked