Alpha Asher and Lola novel Chapter 108

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 108 – The morning was much quieter than either one of us expected. I was thankful Brandon rarely seemed to be home, since he loved to stir things up between him and Asher. How Asher hadn’t lost his temper and banished Brandon from the pack was beyond me, but I treasured every peaceful moment his infuriating brother was absent for.

We had expected a small uproar. It wasn’t everyday your Luna was revealed to double as the Vampire Queen. My priorities were quite literally divided down the center, between two groups of people that wanted to k**l one another. While there was some outcry by many of the older, seasoned members of the pack, there hadn’t been the large-scale uproar we were expecting.

During the battle and warring back home, rumors had spread across the country. The struggle between our pack and the Vampire’s was common knowledge. Thankfully, us werewolves were a tough breed. There weren’t many of us who feared a murderous Vampire or rogue.

That morning we met up with Rowena at the house Giovanni and Breyona were staying at. The rather small living room was packed with werewolves, vampire’s and the odd witch or two. The scent of blood and food intermingled in the air, like a strange and decadent perfume.

Giovanni and Tristan each leaned against the wall, from their respective sides of the room since neither had called a cease- fire on their feud. Tristan hovered closer to where Holly stood, only a few feet from the stairs so she could make a hasty retreat. He had managed to get her into the living room, but she hadn’t yet stepped foot from the house. I perched myself on the arm of the couch, beside where Breyona sat. Asher stood to my right, and Mason to his right.

“It’s wonderful to meet you, Holly.” Rowena smiled warmly. Her auburn hair was twisted into a loose knot on her head, and the mossy wrap around dress she wore swished with her every move. It was odd to see how friendly and non- threatening she looked, especially after last night. The knife-wielding, blood magic practicing pre-school teacher, was an enigma I planned to learn more about.

Holly’s eyes roamed Rowena’s face, undoubtedly seeing the same radiance I had first noticed. She brushed the strands of onyx hair from her face, the same color and length as my own. It was the only feature, along with our slate-grey eyes, that Holly and I shared.

“You’re the blood-witch?”‘ Was all she said, her voice much softer than mine.

“I’m not a practicing one, but I know the craft.” Rowena nodded pleasantly, reaching down to where her bag sat on the floor. She pulled two leather-bound books from within, the covers dry and peeling. They smelled of oils and dried lavender as she held them out for Holly. ” I understand how difficult this is-for both of you. To be unprepared for your own awakening, it’s not something I would wish on any young witch. I am not here to force you into anything. These books are to read at your own pleasure, while you decide if my help is something you might want.”

I hadn’t realized I was holding my breath until Holly moved ever so slowly and took the books from Rowena’s hands. Clutching them to her chest, she retreated back to her place. My eyes flickered to Asher’s and understanding passed between us. It was an improvement, and even the smallest counted.

“A word of warning from someone with years of experience; ignoring what is going on inside of you will only make it manifest harder. Gaining control of your magic, that is the cure you seek.”

Breyona left with Asher and I, going back to the house to get ready for the party. There was a hint of nerves bundled in my gut, especially since coming out as the Vampire Queen, but I had always loved a good party, That hadn’t changed, nor had it for Breyona.

The sweltering sun mixed with the coveted shade that blanketed the sprawling lake, I began to understand why this place was adored by so many people–and why the locals tend to keep it a secret. Trees of pine and oak surrounded the lake, which was larger than any I had seen before. It was clearly well taken care of, because the water was free of any algae or growth and the small pavilions were free of any litter. A large beach area surrounded the lake, along with numerous piers every fifty or so feet.

Pick-up trucks were backed onto the sand, the beds stacked with beach towels and cases of beer. College students and young adults milled about, some in bikinis and swimming trunks while others sported your usual jean short and tank top combo.

I adjusted the straps on the b****i I wore and followed Breyona from the Escalade while Asher found some place suitable to park. Breyona’s sky-blue b****i matched the shade of her eyes, and the bottoms tied into little bows at her hips. There were numerous looks casted our way, some lingering far longer than others.

“Gio’s coming down to the party once the sun sets. Figured it might be a safe way to introduce a Vampire into the pack. He can be a bit overprotective…since I can’t shift and all.”

“Gio? How does he feel about this new nickname?” I smirked softly, still feeling that pang of guilt in my chest for my best -friends fate.

“Oh, he hates it.” She sighed dramatically, her face falling. “I thought I’d try it until it stuck, but it’s not really working, is it?”

“Not really.” I replied, laughing at the forlorn look on her face.

“Hey, gorgeous.” A raspy, self-assured voice called out. I turned and found myself staring at the chest of a blond- headed male. I had to crane my head upwards to see his tanned face and chocolate eyes. Sand covered his shoulders and chest, and a volleyball was wedged between his arm and torso. ” You’re sure grabbing everyone’s attention you and your cute friend.”

I opened my mouth to answer, but another guy beat me to it. One with shaggy brown hair jogged up and clapped him on the shoulder, his eyes wide and roaming my face. I didn’t miss how he inched his friend away from me, or how the nearby people stopped their conversations to watch.

“Bro, this is the Luna.” The one with the brown hair hissed, his voice inching lower, “You better hope Alpha isn’t nearby.”

“He’s never come to a party before…” Blondie hesitated, his eyes growing wide as he swallowed and looked towards his friend. “The Vamp chick?”