Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 172 – As always, Tristan had impeccable timing.

Not ten minutes later he stood at the front door, an instant look of suspicion on his face when I opened it. He blocked the way with his lanky torso, not allowing me the chance to slip outside without thoroughly scanning the inside of the house.

“Holly still here?” He asked, knowing full and well that she was.

I rolled my eyes, sarcasm thickening my voice. “She’s in the living room doing a dark and ancient spell that could save us all, but it has horrible consequences.”

Tristan blinked once, his already milky skin somehow growing paler.

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“It’s hard to tell when you’re joking sometimes.”

“Obviously, I’m joking.” I sighed, patting his shoulder as I slipped out the front door. “We watched some romantic comedies and talked about boys. Really, you didn’t miss much. If you wanted to watch us do some magic, I’m sure we could uncover a spell or two-“

hand. The look on his face was one I’d seen in the mirror more times than I could count: exhaustion regardless

rested in was deserted, covered in a thick and eerie silence that

dozen sets of eyes glittering just within the

remarked, his tone brittle and unsurprised. He curled his lip at the wolves watching us, too far to hear our words but close enough

chance.” I hissed quietly, clenching my fists at my side. “We know nothing, absolutely nothing about the

I closed my eyes and

the dangers of going to the Vampire lair, he’d never pass up a chance to help me go against Asher’s wishes. “You’ve got a plan forming in that devious head of yours, I can tell. What

but instead sent a certain

Cass. You busy?’ I called out, thankful for her speed when an instant jolt of awareness unfolded in

by the sound of music and laughter. ‘Hey, Lola! I mean, I’m not busy with anything important. I’m at this wedding Asher’s mom put together, figured

need your help with a plan. You

voice held a kernel of excitement when she replied. ‘H**l

told her, quickly snipping the connection once her reply reverberated in

stare, I felt a small throb from the mark he’d long ago put on my neck-the one I

much of an ”it’ as it is a

stopping only when I reached the living room and Holly’s petite frame came into view. She was in the same position I’d left her in, bundled in blankets like a

of worry, and she held up a hand to silence me as I opened my mouth to speak. “If it involves me going out in public, I’d really rather

of curious eyes on my face, I rounded out the last details of my plan and said, “Alright, we have a few stops to make. How do

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