Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 74 – Staying connected to Tristan felt like a silver shard lodged in the bloodstream. Sure, a small part of me longed for him but the rest of me absolutely loathed the Vampire. I felt no animosity or distain towards Alpha Asher, as his touch and presence seemed to consume me entirely.

Still, I couldn’t deny that staying connected to Tristan didn’t have its benefits. If I managed to figure this link out, I could drop in at any point. Who knows what kinds of plans I could overhear?

I could see the hurt hidden beneath the boiling anger in Alpha Asher’s eyes, and ignored the sharp pain it sent through me. I couldn’t voice what I felt towards Alpha Asher in words.

How could you explain that someone’s mere presence consumes you? That their touch ignites every cell, every nerve ending on the body. Even though I wanted more from Alpha Asher, I would’ve settled for anything just to stay by his side.

I hoped beyond anything that the Moon Goddess wasn’t cruel, that she wouldn’t pair me with someone like Tristan. I had another concern, one hidden so deep, I hadn’t allowed it to see light. If Tristan was my mate, that meant I was destined for terrible things. If Alpha Asher were my mate, that meant I’d become Luna of his vast pack.

Alpha Asher knew there was nothing we could do to remove Tristan’s mark on my neck, not without my mate there to claim me himself. The thought made my heart leap as I looked into Alpha Asher’s dark eyes.

“I don’t want him, Asher.” I shook my head, my heart a thundering mess as I took a risky leap. “But I want this war to end and I want this pack to feel safe again. We both know that what I listen in on could change everything.”

Something flashed in the deep obsidian depths of Alpha Asher’s eyes, an emotion I wasn’t prepared to face. For a brief moment I worried he’d be angry I had forgotten his title, but flash of pride shined through his eyes. Slowly, his stubborn resolve cracked into one of irritable acceptance. I knew he wanted to keep me from danger, wanted to keep Tristan from touching what was his but he had to know how far I was willing to go.

“I don’t want him touching you again, Lola.” Alpha Asher all but snarled, the muscles in his jaw working overtime under the stress. “Keep your distance from him, but listen closely.”

While Alpha Asher was still fuming, I couldn’t help the smile that twitched onto my face. I wasn’t expecting him to actually listen to me–like an equal. Feeling bold and willing to see how far his feelings for me went, I stood from the bed. The silky comforter dropped to the floor, leaving every inch of my creamy skin exposed. For once I wasn’t cold, as Alpha Asher’s dark gaze chased away the lingering chill.

Instead of coaxing the sweet anger coated lu*t from Alpha Asher, I did something I never had before. I walked over to him as if his burning gaze wasn’t sending a blush to every inch of my skin, and wrapped my arms around his neck. I could feel how rigid he was, probably thinking the same thing I was. I had never made the first move, and I had certainly never tried to comfort him before. Instead of peering into his eyes, I buried my face against his chest, letting his consuming scent fill my nose. Cedarwood and just a hint of something sweet, earthy and incredibly alluring.

Slowly his stiffened posture relaxed, and his large arms snak*d around my waist. My heart was thundering, but a small smile had worked its way into my face, covered by his dark shirt. Very quickly, my face was yanked from Alpha Asher’s chest as he lifted me into the air. His rough hands gripped my thighs, sending a blissful wave to my core.

His dark eyes peered into my own, his pupil blending into the dark color. His full lips twitched in amusement as his hands

“Feeling affectionate, Lola?” Alpha Asher smirked, the sly look on his face sending an incredulous blush along my cheeks.

I narrowed my eyes at Alpha Asher, “I was trying to comfort you and besides, you don’t let me touch you. “

Despite the time’s I’ve had his length down my throat, Alpha Asher had never let me touch him. Countless blissful org**m s at his hands but he had never caved into doing anything more. My fingers twitched at the thought of feeling the hard planes of his stomach and the softness of his skin.

Alpha Asher’s sly smirk deepened, his eyes flickering with amusement. His hands gripped my bottom, holding me against his core.

“I have let you touch me, Lola.”

My throat ached at his words, and my body reacted under his touch. I knew what he was referring to, but in my eyes it didn’t count. He had never let me trace the length of his muscles, or run my fingers over his hardened shaft. He kept me at a distance while I was willing to give myself completely, but it didn’t change my feelings towards Alpha Asher. While I highly doubted, he was saving himself for his mate, he enjoyed teasing me.

‘Four days’ I thought in frustration. The thought sent a blush to my face, but I couldn’t deny the attraction I felt towards Alpha Asher. Even though I knew little about his family or his personal life, I knew without a doubt that he would never actually hurt me. He brought me a sense of security and comfort.

“I remember very vividly.” I cleared my throat, scowling as he trailed a finger along the blush on my face.

Just as his smooth lips parted to respond, a knock sounded at the door. I watched as irritation passed over his eyes, then finally begrudging acceptance as the knocking on the door returned with vengeance.

Alpha Asher set me on the floor, his dark eyes telling me we would finish this later. Even if he refused to give himself over completely, my body ached with anticipation.

From the bathroom I could hear Alpha Asher open the door. From the deep chuckle, I knew it

a blouse, I emerged from the bathroom. Alpha Zeke stood with his arms crossed, a

I interrupt something?” Alpha Zeke smirked, lighting

I shook my head, my face

were interrupting.” Alpha Asher smirked, matching

as permission to speak in front of me, his smirk fading just

you guys were off getting Sean, Luna Freya had plans of her own.” Alpha Zeke grunted; all traces of his smirk removed. “A lot of the Vampires were distracted, probably because they sent them all after you. She managed to send a few of

what he

her?” Alpha Asher grimaced, his posture

door.” Alpha Zeke shrugged, but then rolled his

Alpha Asher lashing

me, “She will be questioned and

the smell of wet earth. The moment I had stepped foot in the dungeons, I swore I’d never go back. I could handle fighting against an opponent, but

be down shortly to speak with her.” Alpha Asher nodded to Alpha Zeke, who then left the

much as I’d like to hear what she says, I’d prefer not to go down in those dungeons.” I shuddered, my nose wrinkling from the memory of the

and yet it had a constant stench of blood

you to come.” Alpha Asher chuckled lowly, gesturing

groaned, knowing the smell would cling to

with Tyler.” Alpha Asher’s voice turned hard, irritation practically rolling from him in waves. “He’s been incredibly resilient, and refuses

hatred for Tyler exceeded my own, and he would love nothing more than to watch him

downstairs. Alpha Zeke was

against him with easy. The thought gave Maya

“As

might have to fight you for that

purred, gazing down at me with a mix of lu*t and longing shining in

you watch.” I grimaced, fighting the infuriating blush that crept into my cheeks. “There’s a first

putrid smell of the dungeons was dim up here but it would slowly get worse. The basement of the packhouse was abysmal. A large square with brick walls and towering boxes. The basement had been old and dusty when

tunnel was man-made by someone in Tyler’s family, its purpose was specifically for a dungeon. That way, anyone who

the tunnel. The stone tunnel quickly turned to smoothed dirt, the foul stench growing stronger as we neared a set of stairs.

metal cages lined the walls of a large hallway. Each cage was rusted from use, but made with flecks of silver embedded within. Any touch to the bars would sear the skin. The farther down the hallway we walked, the older the

She’s being kept in the other wing, down the right tunnel.” Alpha Asher grunted, nodding his head towards the end of the walkway. “He

further down the wide room, glancing at cage after cage. They were all empty, except for

was the extent of his range of motion. My stomach churned at the sight of Tyler, and a sick amusement rose in my throat

now looked brown, clouded with days’ worth of dirt. The blue eyes that had once reminded me of the ocean were dull and flat, reminding me of swamp water. He had thinned out, either from stress or his days in this cage. The muscles that jutted from his arms were thinner, giving him a lanky kind of look. The silver cuffs around his wrists chained him to the wall, searing his skin and suppressing

look good.” Tyler chuckled; a painful grin formed on

wounds on Tyler’s body, but his torn and b****y t-shirt was proof of Alpha Asher’s questioning. While the thought of someone getting tortured turned my stomach, Tyler had

snorted,

serious. “Not that it matters now, but I wasn’t lying when I told you how I felt. Everything I did was a mistake–leaving you

had found his mate. The sound of his name had sent aches rolling through my body, and part of me dreamed he would say those words someday.

“Your mistakes have led you here. I can’t promise your life if you

what I had said. I knew Alpha Asher would never let Tyler live, not after