Alpha Asher and Lola novel Chapter 75

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 75 – After our individual conversations with Tyler and Brittany, Alpha Asher cancelled training for the day. As we emerged from the basement, Luna Freya stood in the living room, eyeing us warily.

“I trust my daughter isn’t being tortured down there.” Luna Freya grimaced, scowling at the basement door.

“I gave Lola my word she would remain unharmed, so long as she tells us what she knows.” Alpha Asher nodded, his rough voice held equal parts respect and authority. He respected Luna Freya and her position, but also knew he was free to do what he wished.

“Thank you, Lola.” Luna Freya gave me a warm smile, but her light eyes remained worried for her daughter. “I hope what she knows will help us end this mess. Enough lives have been lost.”

“Yes, they have.” Alpha Asher nodded, “She has provided useful information, we will see how accurate it is. You may visit her if you wish. Down the stairs, through the right tunnel. My men will direct you if you become lost.”

“Thank you, Alpha Asher.” Luna Freya flashed her heartwarming smile, “It is much appreciated.”

Once Luna Freya disappeared into the basement, I turned to meet Alpha Asher’s intoxicating eyes. The color of honey with golden flecks throughout, beautiful and alluring.

“I’m going to check on Breyona–and Mason…if he will allow it.” I frowned, fighting against the storm of emotion in my stomach. I hadn’t heard a word from Mason, not that I expected to after what I had done. I still couldn’t shake the guilt, and wanted to make sure he was doing alright.

I pulled out my cellphone and sent a quick text to Breyona asking if she could come and pick me up.

“He needs time. He knows it wasn’t what you intended, but she had rejected him regardless. Give him time to process that information.” Alpha Asher’s words were soft, despite his rough voice. His molten eyes burned into my own, softening as they read the guilt on my face.

“I’ll be back in an hour or so. I’m sure Sean will be ready to leave by then.” I replied, forcing a smile to my face.

As though today were a day for risks, I once again stepped into Alpha Asher’s arms. His body stiffened for a moment before it relaxed entirely. His reaction made me want to laugh. Had he never been hugged before? Much faster than last time, his arms snak*d around my waist. His chin rested on my head as I enjoyed every second in his presence. His musky scent clung to me, marking me as his own in yet another way.

Watching the guy you love almost d*e had a sobering affect. I was no longer afraid of pushing Alpha Asher’s boundaries. He claimed many times that I belonged to him, therefor I expected the same. I wouldn’t force him into anything without his agreement, but I no longer feared touching him.

Leaving myself no time to hesitate, I stood on my toes and reached towards his face. As though time had slowed, I watched as the bright color of his eyes dimmed. My lips fell against his jaw, a smile on my face as his stubble tickled my skin. I let my lips linger on his skin for a moment, enjoying the way his hands felt around my waist. As I pulled away, I noticed how dark his eyes had become and couldn’t stifle the b**n that sparked deep in my stomach.

“You are extremely affectionate today, Lola.” Alpha Asher purred lowly, pulling me tighter against his body. His calloused hand gripped my chin and his thumb ran along my bottom lip. His eyes burned into me, shining with feral hunger and something softer. “Should I worry you’ve done something bad?”

“You’ve been with me this entire time.” I smirked, letting my tongue graze against Alpha Asher’s thumb. “I made my choice, Asher. You or Tristan. It’s time I started acting like it.”

“Someday, Lola. Someday I will erase every trace of that Vampire from your little mouth.” Alpha Asher snarled lowly, his face a mere inch from my own. His warm breath fanned across my face, sweet mint making my mouth water with desire. While I was feeling risky, I wouldn’t dare close the distance between the two of us.

“Then do it.” I breathed, eyes wide with longing as he held me against his defined body. “Why wait?”

“Affectionate and inquisitive.” Alpha Asher purred, his lips turning up in a deep smirk but he made no move to distance himself.

Just as I thought his remaining self-control had finally collapsed, someone across the room cleared their throat. With my face burning brightly, Alpha Asher stepped away from me. He pulled me tight against his side, as though he wasn’t embarrassed at being caught.

Alpha Zeke stood across the living room; a deep smirk etched onto his face. He leaned against the doorway, eyes glistening as he took in my heated face.

“Impeccable time as always.” Alpha Asher growled, though his eyes shined with humor as he looked at his friend.

“Terrifying…yet oddly arousing.” Alpha Zeke smirked; his bright eyes glued to my reddening face. “Is there a limit on how red your face gets?”

Alpha Asher’s chest rumbled with laughter. Beyond my control, his words had my face brightening even more. Alpha Zeke grinned mercilessly as he noticed this.

“I suppose there isn’t a limit.” Alpha Zeke chuckled, “That’s good to know.”

Mumbling an incoherent goodbye to Alpha Asher, I stalked from the house before Alpha Zeke could say anything further. The two of them were still chuckling as I left.

Breyona was oddly quiet in the car, her face a peaceful mask of indecision and contemplation. Even as she drove down the street, I could tell her mind was somewhere else.

“Could I ask you something?” Breyona finally spoke when we were inside her house. I looked through Breyona’s closet, eyeing up each dress and expensive pair of shoes she owned.

“Go ahead.” I nodded, my eyes trailing over one of her dresses approvingly. Black in color with ruffled baby-doll sleeves and an extremely short hem. It would land around my mid thighs, but I worried what might be revealed if I bent over.

“If Mason’s mate wanted to switch sides–would Alpha Asher have allowed it?” Breyona frowned, playing with her hands as she watched me explore her never ending closet. “Or would he just k**l her?”

I couldn’t help but flinch at her last sentence, a disturbing picture of Adrienne’s d***h coming to mind.

“I wouldn’t have let him k**l her.” I frowned, “He’d want to question her, to prove her innocence but I’d never let him k**l her.”

“Is that what you did for Brittany?” Breyona asked, her voice sounding just a little less troubled.

“New’s travels fast, huh?” I quipped; my eyebrow raised. “But, yeah. Everyone deserves a chance to prove their innocence.”

“I agree.” Breyona spoke softly, “I have another question for you.”

“I’ll answer on one condition.” I smiled sheepishly, holding up the black dress I had seen in Breyona’s closet. “Can I borrow this?”

“That’s your condition?” Breyona snorted, sounding much like her normal self. “H**l, keep the d**n thing. I’m too tall for it anyway. Shows all my goodies when I bend over.”

“I’m thinking it’s going to do the same for me. Perfect to wear around Asher.” I snickered, “What did you want to ask me?”

“Do you think all Vampires are evil?”

I felt myself stiffen at her question, wondering where the h**l it had come from. From the serious look on her face, I knew she wanted an honest answer. For a moment I wanted to say yes, to curse all Vampire’s for my personal experiences with them.

Were all Vampire’s evil? Some Werewolves were evil, but others were good. Could it not be the same with Vampire’s? Who was I to condemn an entire race?

“No.” The word surprised myself, as did the mature thinking behind my answer. “There’s good and evil in everything. At the end of the day, it’s all about choice.”

Eventually she stood and helped me raid her closet, holding up a couple dresses for my approval. Breyona’s parents always had more money than my own, resulting in her huge closet. When we were younger, she’d always let me borrow her clothes. She had loads of dresses and shirts that no longer fit her comfortably due to her height.

“I guess not growing has it’s perks sometimes.” I chuckled, happiness rushing through me at the sight of a genuine smile from Breyona.

Whatever had been plaguing her mind was subdued, for now. It was clear she was dealing with her own demons at the moment, but I’d wait patiently until she wanted to share.

“How have things been going with your mate?” I found myself asking, wondering if she’s even had any time to spend with the poor guy.

“I actually haven’t had much time to try and visit.” Breyona chuckled breathlessly, “With everything going on, I don’t know how safe it is to venture away from the pack.”

“I guess you’re right.” I frowned, my voice soft and sympathetic. “I’m sorry about that–really.”

“It’s not your fault.” Breyona shook her head, a hint of anger shining through her hazel eyes. “Tyler’s the one that started all of this.”

“And now we have to deal with the mess.” I chuckled darkly.