Alpha Asher by Jane

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 71 – Lola’s P.o.v

The power of our deal rippled through the air, sending a chilling wave over my body. The wave rippled and cracked, as though it were made of ice. Instead of passing over me, it delved into my skin and sunk deep into my bones.

A heavy shiver wracked my body, my teeth clattering roughly as the cold settled into my bones. Goosebumps erupted across my flesh as the shadows grew still.

The power that rippled over my skin dimmed as the shadows returned to their normal place in the room. Their whip-like voices faded from mind as the shadows lingering around the room stilled.

The cold had not faded from my bones, and I wasn’t sure it would. I felt as though I were in a walk-in freezer, and was surprised when I couldn’t see the puff of hot breath leave my mouth.

“What did you do?” Alpha Asher roared, his voice taking on that of an animal.

I had been frozen in place, rooted to the spot where I had made that cursed deal. I had given into the shadows without trying to find an alternative.

‘He would have died, Lola…’ Maya’s voice was soft, but held the weight of the decision I had made.

“What did you do, Lola?” Alpha Asher snarled, his large hands grasping my arms. “What did you give them?”

Alpha Asher was all that kept me on my feet. His grip was rough, but I was too numb to tell if it was painful.

My eyes dragged over the room slowly, looking at the dozens of Vampires that fell to the floor. None were stirring and yet I could hear each and every breath they took. My eyes locked on Sean, looking much more ragged than what I remembered. His hair had grown and was now sticking up in unruly tufts, dirt and deep bruises stained his face. His shoulders hunched with exhaustion, but his face remained determined.

“We don’t have time for this.” I shook my head, my voice cracking as the weight of my emotions threatened to crush me. “We need to get Sean out; more could come at any minute.”

Carter and Wade leapt into action, thankfully not asking questions as they eyed the twenty-five unconscious Vampire’s that littered the floor. Smoke was still trickling into the back room, thick and suffocating as it sealed us in.

The sprinklers continued spewing water, and I wondered when they would finally run out. Pools of water mixed with the blood on the floor, turning the deep cherry wood an unsettling shade of pink. Water streamed down my face, mixing with the tears that fell from my eyes.

M******r, k****r, monster.

The words flashed through my head; my own inner voice filled with hatred. This was different than self-defense, different than anything I had planned for.

I assumed it would be my life I was giving up, my d***h in exchange for Alpha Asher’s life. I hadn’t asked, hadn’t thought that they could be talking about someone else. Someone innocent was going to d*e, and it was my fault.

Carter and Wade helped Sean stand, using their body weight to hold him upright. Alpha Asher’s eyes were wild as they scanned my face, and I wondered if he could tell I was crying.

“The back door, go out the back door.” Alpha Asher snarled, tearing his eyes away from my own.

the room, stepping over the incapacitated Vampire’s. An exit sat

into a damp alleyway. Puddles of what were hopefully water sat in large pools, soaking our shoes. The sickly-sweet

of people had formed. Everyone who had been

Breyona, did you both make it out?’ Alpha Asher asked, his

breathed, sounding as flu*tered as I

my mind

went back inside, get out of

front. Be ready, we’ll have to act fast.’ Alpha

we rushed down the alley. We merged into the crowd of people outside, trying to blend in as we headed for the

far enough from the warehouse to go undetected, but close enough for easy access. My b**e arm grazed against the cold metal of the SUV,

were little more than a rag doll, he lifted me and placed me in the seat. His hands moved swiftly as they buckled my seatbelt. He was in the driver seat a second later. The SUV roared to life and I swore every Vampire in the club could hear it. My own paranoia and guilt made

M******r, k****r, monster.

my inevitable panic. ‘Focus on him for now. We

back, pressed between Breyona and Mason. His face was haggard but a strange sense of pride lingered in his eyes. I did what Maya said to do, I placed all of my focus on Sean. While the

sorry–” My voice caught in my throat; the thoughts I had forced aside

sound reminding me of sandpaper. “You came,

on my own, and I realized he had grabbed my hand the moment he was in the car. His calloused hand around mine was the only thing keeping me together, the only thing keeping me from falling

behind us. Each turn and curve set my teeth on edge.

the silence, his eyes gazing the forest as we

“I don’t–”

caressed my skin, followed by a gentle stinging pain throughout my face. The small cuts were already healing, my flesh sealing itself together. The loud screech of tires filled the

telephone pole stood tall as if it were mocking our horrible attempt on its life.

glowing, but I began to notice the serene faces of the Vampire’s that had stopped our car. A large and jagged rock sat on the floor of the SUV, tiny shards of glass

Vampires were standing out front of the decrepit house, each set of eyes locked on our SUV.

fight.” Alpha Asher hissed, his murderous eyes narrowing on

the small cuts

able to move. I’m sure the seven of us would be horribly bruised come tomorrow, but we were alive. The seven of us got out of the SUV, Alpha Asher’s eyes never once

waiting for us.” Carter scoffed, “They know we can’t leave

night, letting it wash through the group of

faces turned up in cruel sneers, but that was the extent of their reaction. A man and a woman stood at the front, stepping forward as though they were the leaders of this group. The man had long dark hair, and eyes the color of a summer sky. The woman at his side looked exotic and beautiful, deep espresso skin and long curly

man and his companions were clearly Vampire’s, as the sickly-sweet smell seemed to radiate from them. The

The name left Mason’s lips like a prayer, soft and gentle as a rippling breeze. His eyes were alight like I had never seen them before, his hands clasped

laughed, his silky laughter boomed and echoed into

k**l, pup?” The Vampire chuckled, his eyes bright and taunting as he looked at Mason. “I won’t make the same mistake this time