Alpha Asher by Jane

Chapter 80

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 80 – Alpha Asher mind-linked his Beta, and the two of us waited by Jessie’s body until he showed. With Jessie’s lifeless face lingering in my mind, Asher turned to face me. His honey eyes were hard as they regarded me, stress and exhaustion hidden beneath the surface.

“The Vampire King used her as payment, didn’t he?” Asher asked, recognizing the pattern of d***h.

“It seems he did.” I frowned, my eyes lingering on the spot Jessie had once sat.

‘This isn’t your fault, Lola.’ Maya murmured, ‘You aren’t responsible for everyone.’

I wasn’t sure she knew about her heritage, and I never had the chance to explain. I had long stopped trying to understand the shadows and why they demand such payments, but I couldn’t see the point in k*****g another half-blood. Jessie was just a child, born into a world where species are at war, and collateral damage is high.

“Why?” Asher grimaced, anger flaring in his dark eyes.

“She was like me.” I stated simply, turning my face away as his intense eyes searched for my own. “Not the same blood-line, but she was a half-blood.”

“How long have you known this?” Asher asked, his voice dark.

“Not long.” I shook my head, “I met her when the attacks were happening. We could both smell the Vampire’s–though neither of us knew where the scent was coming from.”

“And this is an indication of her species?” Asher asked, his voice taking on an impatient tone.

I brushed the anger in his voice off, knowing we both endured a very long night. I wondered if either of us would manage to achieve any sleep. With my birthday two days away and a war between species looming over my head, I needed all the sleep I could manage.

“You can’t tell Breyona any of this.” I sighed, knowing her Mom would k**l the two of us if she found out we read her private collection of books. “Breyona’s Mom has a secret stash of books. We broke into her safe and read them. According to the books, Vampire’s scents are nearly undetectable. The scent is undetectable, unless you’re a Vampire.”

“Undetectable?” Asher questioned; his eyes were captivated as I continued speaking.

“They smell sweet–like, really sweet.” I grimaced as the smell ebbed to the front of my memory. “Jessie could smell them too.”

“Then, I suppose the shadows asked for the life of a half-blood.” Asher frowned, “Though he hadn’t k****d her himself.”

“Maybe the shadows have a preference.” I shrugged, though a nagging feeling remained in my gut. “I’m no closer to figuring them out than I was a month ago.”

“I’m not sure I want you to figure them out.” Asher murmured to himself, each of us sharing a look of uncertain concern.

“We need to talk to Brittany, don’t we?” I sighed, knowing this night wasn’t through yet.

“We do.” Asher nodded, “Though I would prefer to speak with her sooner rather than later.”

“I know.” I frowned, “I think I should speak with Tyler.

“Even locked in a cell, I cannot stand the thought of him under the same roof as you.” Asher growled lowly, exhaling sharply as we entered the house.

Alpha Bran had made it back to the packhouse before us, and was slumped on the living room couch. A thin trail of blood ran the length of his face, along with a b****y wound on his arm. The pristine couch in the living room was flecked with blood, but neither Alpha seemed to care.

snapped, holding his arm up to

you make him regret it?” I found myself asking, a dry smile on my

my dear.” Alpha Bran returned my grim smile with one of

Zeke?” Asher questioned, his

men.” Alpha

was far from mind as we walked down into the dungeons. While my nose wrinkled at the scent, my stomach no longer turned itself into knots. I had seen enough d***h and blood to last a lifetime, a putrid stench was nothing compared to that. Reluctantly, Asher took the left tunnel where Brittany resided and I took the

cells. Isaac and one of Asher’s men guarded Tyler’s cell. It was almost humorous to see Tyler’s once best-friend guarding his p****n cell, though Isaac’s eyes held no fondness for his old

hard as he glanced at Tyler’s slumped

his apology with a wave. I had long ago moved on from Tyler. The more I thought about my relationship with Tyler, the more I realized how much I had truly changed. The girl who dated Tyler was the

rough from lack of water. “Get in line, though I’m not sure you can

eyes at Tyler and watched as he pulled himself from the earthen wall. He was looking much more haggard

visit?” Tyler smirked, having the gall to act smug while he rotted in a silver cage.

Tyler’s words fell on my ears, and part of me wanted to laugh. While a war between our species must have been brewing for quite some time,

because his pride clouds his mind.’

was a shell of what it used to be. “A

well.” I nodded, remaining cautious incase Tyler had something up

Tyler spoke lowly, his eyes ablaze with hidden emotion. “I assume your birthday is coming up any day now. Whoever could your

course,

they were planning an a****k, but I hadn’t a clue when or where it would happen.

the harm in

far.” I shrugged, “They headed to my Dad’s house.

diminished. I realized; Tyler was hoping the Vampire’s would rescue him. He had nothing for

on this?” I asked, watching Tyler’s

deep, raspy chuckle emerged from his chest while his eyes were bright

it in your eyes.”

bridge of my nose as I exhaled slowly.

I told you she was in fact working with the Vampire’s, your Alpha would k**l her, but I could

His time in Asher’s dungeons had muddled his mind,

one other option, one I had refused to think about until we were left empty handed. I could use the one-sided bond between Tristan and I to find out the truth. If Brittany was working with the Vampire’s, Tristan would

were silent as we retreated up to our bedroom. Once the door closed softly, he turned to face me. I could see the exhaustion etched onto his gorgeous face; the corners of his full lips were turned down.

ruthless and cruel, Asher had a limitless love for his pack and people. There

she say anything?” I found myself asking,

his already messy hair. “I had to resort to some–unsavory methods

she?” I leaned in, my

claims to have no idea the Vampire’s changed their plans.” Asher murmured thoughtfully, yet

at how weak my own voice sounded. “I’m going to use the bond between Tristan and I to visit

eyes turned dark in seconds, flashing in anger as he stalked over to me. Before his lips parted, I knew what he was going to say. There wasn’t a chance in h**l he

have died tonight.” I frowned, remembering the fear I felt when my Dad ran from the house. “If she is innocent, I won’t let

in his obsidian eyes. “If he touches you, moves towards you, or breaths too closely, you will come

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