Alpha Asher and Lola novel Chapter 105

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 105 – The moment the sun began to settle in the sky, the countdown began in the back of my mind. It inched closer with each ticking second, until I found myself standing before thousands of werewolves.

My heart hammered in my chest as I looked out at the sea of people, thousands of features illuminated from the last shreds of fading sun. Even with the little jitters of panic that raced down my spine, I reminded myself that I wasn’t alone.

The words of my family and friends circled my mind, chasing away the doubt that lingered at the corners. The hairs along my arms lifted as I dared to look past the sprawling crowd, towards the forest that seemed near pitch black.

I could see the tendrils of darkness slithering far from the lights reach, merely observing…watching and waiting for blood.

To my right stood Asher, tall and proud i n a long sleeve shirt, darker than the encroaching night sky. He stood tall and confident, like a king who had never doubted his title-his place in his own kingdom.

Only I could see the tenseness of his jaw, and the vein that protruded from his neck. The golden flecks in his eyes swirled, making them brighten and flash dangerously.

Towards the left of the stage stood Zeke, his arms crossed in front of him, a crucial ally for our pack and a trusted friend. Asher’s Beta stood to the right, a quiet man who saw much more than the rest of us. He peered out into the crowd; his face neutral beneath the harsh stage lights.

Claire and Killian, the previous Alpha and Luna, stood behind us. Brandon, clueless and already bored, had his place on stage. He had brought it on himself, flashing m e a flirty grin as we walked onto the stage. The way his brother’s eyes darkened; I knew Brandon had it coming. I was sure I had scented bourbon on him half an hour before the announcement, but there was no fog of drunkenness in his eyes.

I gave no more thought to Asher’s troublesome brother. Their strange relationship slash feud was the least of my problems, and I knew I wouldn’t be the one to end a lifetime of rivalry. However, I had no problems breaking his hands, should he decide to touch me again.

While I suggested inviting Rowena to the pack meeting, Asher refused. I understood his mistrust, especially with how little we knew about witches. The last thing he wanted was his people exposed and at risk.

“I want to thank you all for leaving your children and families to come here tonight. I trust that those of you in need of babysitters took advantage of the services the local community centers are providing.” Asher addressed the crowd, his gruff voice emerged from the speakers on either side of the stage. The crowd began just a few feet away. There was nothing separating us from them, no barrier or line of guards. We weren’t above them, no matter our position. There were countless warriors amongst the crowd, different ages and genders as they blended in effortlessly. “It’s rare that I hold announcements such as these, but as you can tell from the presence of our Luna, things have been changing. Our view on the world must change as well. My mate has my full trust, and all I ask is that you give her the same respect as you have my own family.”

I listened to him almost enviously, hearing the silent command in his words. He addressed his pack as equals, but there was absolutely no mistaking the authority in his voice and the dominating stance he held on the stage.

I squared my shoulders and stepped towards the microphone, because if there was one thing I was sure of, it was that I never ran from a fight-even if it wasn’t the kind of fight, I was used to.

“Asher took over my pack over a year ago, and while I haven’t been one of you for long, my hometown has flourished under his hand. I know the rumors and the questions you all have. The battle in my hometown wasn’t a small one. There are some of you here who feel that loss, and I wish for the life of me that I could change that. I’m sure many of you have come to your own conclusions, but tonight we’re setting everything straight.”