Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 22 – Alpha Asher was quick to leave that night, not another word was spoken between the two of us.

Sean didn’t return until the early hours of the morning. Breyona had arrived shortly after Alpha Asher left. The three of us went into my bedroom and closed the door behind us. Denial and shock were thick in the air, feeling like a sticky and tangible substance.

The first thing I did as we entered my room was to lock the d**n window. I pulled the c******s together roughly and tied them shut. I wasn’t planning on looking out that window for quite some time.

Dad didn’t argue when I told him Mason was staying the night along with Breyona. He simply gave me a distracted nod and turned his troubled gaze to Grandma.

Mason and Breyona provided little in the way of comfort, but I was still grateful for their company. I’ve always heard when things like this happen, it’s best not to be alone.

The four of sat in my room, silence taking up the empty space. Breyona and I visibly jumped as Grandma knocked and came into the room.

“Grandma, it’s two in the morning.” I chuckled.

Grandma shuffled into my room two plates, a couple cups, and a pitcher of tea in her hands.

Grandma had a tendency to cook whenever she was stressed, always resulting in a never ending supply of food. If we were back at her cottage, there would be apple pies lining the counter tops.

“It’s never too late to eat.” Grandma nodded, “Or too early.”

“Thanks Grandma.” Breyona grinned, picking up one of the cookies and shoving it into her mouth.

Mason and I gave her pointed looks, our lips twitching into identical smiles.

“What?” Breyona lifted her eyebrow at the two of us, “I eat when I’m stressed, and Grandma cooks.”

“I knew I always liked her.” Grandma nodded proudly, setting the plates down and leaving the room.

Mason and I shared the same look before we both were consumed by laughter. The kind of teary eye’d laughter that comes with sleep depravity and a traumatic event. Our brain’s poor attempt at having a moment of peace within the chaos.

Soon after the laughter calmed town, the conversation turned serious.

“I never knew Kanyon very well.” Breyona frowned, “Katie was my neighbor and all, but we never really talked like that.”

“I was pretty close with Kanyon when we were kids.” Mason sighed, running his hand through his hair. “Kinda grew apart after we moved away.”

“I never really knew either of them.” I frowned, picking at one of the sandwiches Grandma made. “Is it bad that I don’t really feel bad for Katie and Kanyon? I mainly feel bad for their families.”

Breyona nodded, “Doesn’t sound very nice when you say it, but it makes sense.”

“Kanyon had a little brother.” Mason frowned, “I can’t imagine how he’ll take it.”

“Did Alpha Asher ever figure out why Kanyon was right outside your window?” Breyona’s voice lowered a few octaves.

I had a moment of clarity in the midst of confusion I had been feeling. If I couldn’t trust my friends, then who could I trust? The more people who knew, the better. Besides, come morning the entire pack would know of Kanyon’s d***h and the placement of his body.

So I spilled the truth to my friends. I told them of how Tyler had visited me, giving cryptic details of his insane plan to once again become Alpha. Not only that, his plans to rid the world of Alpha Asher. I even told them about the cryptic notes, including the one I had gotten tonight.

Breyona was speechless, while Mason looked infuriated. His light brows were knitted together in anger.

“f**king Tyler.” Mason spat, shaking his head. “Why’s he have to include you in his suicidal plans?”

“And what did he mean about his friends?” Breyona frowned, “Why are they so interested in you?”

“Maybe cause of my charming personality?” I huffed and shook my head. “I know as much as you two do.”

“Alpha Asher will figure it out.” Breyona nodded.

hands on Lola.” Mason

to go to Haze this Friday.” Breyona frowned,

and Tyler’s threats scare me into hiding. We’re going to Haze, and we’re going

us could

shrugged, “Besides, we all know how to defend ourselves. We’ll stick together and find your

for the news of Kanyon’s d***h to reach everyone else in town. Lights shined brightly through windows in the neighborhood, and

morning, but we weren’t worried. Sean was one of the best warriors in our pack and could handle himself. I’m sure he needed time to process

me. My mind was flitting through the details. Trying to find any errant thought or

to get dressed for training. I figured there was no way Alpha Asher would cancel, now

with me. The three of us were horribly sleep deprived, but

Breyona borrow a pair of shorts, and tossed Mason a tank-top and shorts from Sean’s closet. The three of

course by the time we got to the pack

hear they found him

she had something

pick her

Haze early. Plenty of time to k**l someone if you

rip her burnt hair off.” Breyona muttered under her breath, hearing yet another rumor that painted me

“We knew this would happen. It’s not a

that’s the only thing Chelsea’s good at.”

cozy up to Alpha’s.” Breyona muttered, and

to his Beta and a few other men. I inwardly cringed when Chelsea twitched up to the group of

that formed on my face when Alpha Asher turned to her with anger

like we weren’t the only ones

flinched at the hostility rolling

I took our places on the mats, making

Asher’s usual position. His rough voice boomed throughout the

everyone’s chatter ceased. “Alpha Asher has some business to attend to. He has

been Chelsea’s partner since I arrived back in town. That left

three of us and

off with Mason.” Beta Devin nodded in my direction, and called Chelsea over.

her a*s for years.” Breyona was practically

the front of the room, his eyes scanning each group as

hissed, “I’d hate

“f**k off.” Mason growled.

after I’m done with you, you’re gonna wish you were paired with Lola.” Breyona

mind was occupied. I wonder what kind of business Alpha Asher had to attend to

managed to bring me to the ground twice. Mind you, I pushed back with equal force

from Chelsea, we stifled the urge to fall over

I slipped an old t-shirt over my sports bra and waited

barked, continuing

I couldn’t help the slight condescending tone that filled my

flashed me a look of irritation, and his honey eyes

clear. “Beta Devin

me?” I squeaked out,

gonna be either really dangerous or really fun.” Maya murmured,

in the pack house. The thought of living under the same roof as Alpha Asher was both tempting and terrifying. How much trouble could I get into living with the

myself, Lola?” Alpha Asher rolled my name off his

away, clearly listening in

I rolled my eyes and ignored Beta Devin’s snicker, “Don’t I have a say

all.”

stood silently, watching