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.

they get their hands on Lola.”

go to Haze this Friday.” Breyona frowned, the disappointment of losing her mate clear in her

some cryptic notes and Tyler’s threats scare me into

could be dangerous.” Breyona frowned, “Any one of us

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

Kanyon’s d***h to reach everyone else in town. Lights shined brightly through windows in

home this morning, but we weren’t worried. Sean was one of the best warriors in our pack and

of us slept a wink last night, exhaustion couldn’t find me. My mind was flitting through the details. Trying to find any errant thought or comment about the day Tyler visited me. He mentioned a friend, but failed to give any more details

until I had to remove myself from the couch to get dressed for training. I figured there was

the entire night with me. The three of us were horribly sleep

and shorts from Sean’s closet. The three of us

the time we got to the pack house, rumors were flying

you hear they found

had something

pick her

said she left Haze early. Plenty of time

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

It’s

like that’s the only thing Chelsea’s good at.” Mason rolled his

Alpha’s.” Breyona muttered, and

by the side doors, talking to his Beta and a few other men. I inwardly cringed when Chelsea twitched up to the

my face when Alpha

the only ones sleep

hostility rolling off Alpha

took our places on the mats, making plans to visit the little

usual position. His rough voice boomed throughout

everyone.” Beta Devin called out, and everyone’s chatter ceased. “Alpha Asher has some business to attend to. He

stood off to the side. Kanyon had been Chelsea’s

Devin noticed the three of us

Mason.” Beta Devin nodded in my direction, and called Chelsea over. “Chelsea pair

her a*s for years.” Breyona was practically shaking

the front of the room, his eyes scanning

hissed, “I’d hate to be paired with a

“f**k off.” Mason growled.

you were paired with Lola.” Breyona

but my mind was occupied. I wonder what kind of business Alpha Asher had to attend to and if it had anything to do with Kanyon’s d***h.

twice. Mind you, I pushed back with equal force and had him pinned at least a dozen

I heard a yelp or groan come from Chelsea, we stifled the urge

back into the room. I slipped an old t-shirt over my sports bra and waited for

come over here.” Alpha Asher barked, continuing his conversation with

slight condescending tone that filled

me a look of irritation, and his honey eyes darkened a

pack house Monday.” Alpha Asher wasn’t asking, his tone made that clear. “Beta Devin will have a group together to bring your stuff to the house. You

excuse me?” I squeaked out, and Beta Devin

gonna be either really dangerous or really fun.” Maya murmured, “Either way I’m here for

was still processing what Alpha Asher had said. No one besides the Alpha and Beta lived in the pack house. The thought of living under the same roof as Alpha Asher was both tempting and terrifying. How much

repeat myself, Lola?” Alpha Asher rolled my name off his tongue, and I couldn’t help but glance down

feet away, clearly listening in on

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

all.” Alpha Asher replied,

silently, watching