Alpha Asher By Jane Doe
Chapter 104

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 104 — I had just cut the engine and stepped from theEscalade when Breyona stepped onto the wrap around porch, her shoulder length hair damp andcurling at the ends.

The long sleeve t-shirt she wore had a bunch of wet patches from where she had hurried to dress.Her cheeks were still rosy from the shower. She grinned and waved but froze midway when Asher'svoice popped into both of our heads.

I'm assuming the two of you are together, yes?

“Sure are.’ I responded seconds before Breyona's, "Yep."

His frustration felt like coarse sandpaper as it vibrated down the bond. Before either of us had thechance to ask what had happened, his next words sent us both into stunned silence.

“Good, meet me at Town Hall, One of the witches we picked-she’s here and she wants to speak withyou."

I could taste the ire in Asher’s every word and wondered if it was the pre-school teacher slash bloodwitch or the middle- aged protection witch who ordered my Alpha of a mate to fetch me. I held nooffense, but I knew Asher’s patience level as well as my own-and his was a bit lacking.

“That fast?” Breyona frowned, her eyebrows gnashed together. “But you haven't even-oh, is thatwhy you've come? You found a witch for you and Holly?”

"Asher and I decided on two, but I guess the one came early?” I shrugged, cringing at the confusionin my voice.

I couldn't help but feel like I was already s******g up this Luna slash Vampire Queen thing.

"Really, really early. Maybe she’s also psychic?” Breyona suggested helpfully, giving me a soft smilewhen I refused to b e convinced. I sighed when she swung an arm over my shoulders, steering thetwo of us towards the sedan. “There's no way you could've seen this coming, Lola. Even our mightyLuna and Vamp Queen has her limits, On the bright side, think of how helpful she'll be!”

It took ten minutes out of the half-hour drive to Town Hall for Breyona to have m e smiling madly,laughing until tears filled the corners of my eyes.

“He actually fainted?” I asked in between bursts of laughter. I tried to picture Mason, pale faced andslack jawed as he watched Giovanni tear open a blood bag.

"Well, he gagged first. Then he fainted.” She laughed along side me. Wiping the tears from her eyes,she ran her fingers through her now dry hair. “He's tasted blood before, just like the rest of us. Kindacomes with the territory, y'know? I think there's something about drinking it that makes himsqueamish.”

“It makes me squeamish too, sometimes.”

“Don't tell him I told you, though.” She warned, “He made us all swear it would never leave thehouse, Even Tristan removed the stick up his a*s to crack a grin.”

“My lips are sealed.” I smirked, tossing the imaginary key out the window.

The forest never once thinned as we reached the center of town, even as buildings became largerand taller, glittering with clean windows and steel beams, Grocery stores and other chain restaurantsbegan to pop up.

Town Hall was a glittering building with tinted windows that showed only your reflection when youwalked past. I had thought the parking lot was larger than necessary, until I watched another thirtycars pile in, all clamoring for a space.

“Park in the reserved spot!” Breyona called out, pointing ahead.

Directly in front of the doors was a reserved spot. The word itself was painted across the space incrimson letters.

“Do you think I'm allowed to?” I caught myself only after I asked the insane question.

“Um, you're Luna. Who else is this spot reserved for?” Like I thought, she threw her head back andcackled gracefully.

Mason emerged from Town Hall just as w e made it to the top of the stairs. Made from concrete,they led from the parking lot to the front of the building.

A laugh bubbled in my throat as I remembered what had me near crying in the car. I schooled myface into neutrality and approached Mason with Breyona skipping at my side.

Mason took one look at us, glancing from Breyona's reddened to my own before snarling at the twoof us. He ran a hand through his windblown hair, letting out a loud breath as he looked to the sky."You filthy traitor.” He directed his disappointed words at Breyona before frowning in my direction, afaint blush staining his cheeks. “And I didn't’ faint, I was just lightheaded.”

As we stepped inside, catching a strong whiff of artificial air fresheners and disinfectant, I wonderedhow either one managed to stay awake in this place.

Identical looking desks dotted the room, fitted with two drawers on either side of a basic officechairs, The carpet was a blah shade of grey, and the walls white. Cubicles separated the desks, andthe people who typed away. Some wore small headsets and took phone calls, others sat bored ontheir phones.

“Luna, we were told to be expecting you.” A wispy voice called out; one I had almost ignored. I wasstill getting used to my title but turned and smiled politely at the woman. She was small in statureand had fine lines around her mouth and eyes. Her wheat-blonde hair was greying around theroots, and her voice was full of warmth. “If you'll follow me, I'll escort you to Alpha and his guests.”My eyes were drawn to where Asher stood, towering over everyone else as his sheer presencedominated the room. The broadness of his shoulders, the way his eyes both dissected and analyzed,he all but radiated intimidation. He had never frightened me, not in the same way he did the rest ofthe pack.

The curly haired witch that sat in a creme pencil skirt, her legs crossed at the ankles, showed no feartowards Asher either. Her nude-colored nails tapped idly on the table, in tune with the sound of theticking clock. The white blouse she wore buttoned up to her neck, making it look as though shemight've come from an important event.

Asher’'s Beta and Alpha Zeke hovered nearby, the latter much more relaxed despite the situation.“This is my mate and Luna, Lola.”

“Lola, how wonderful to meet you. My name’s Rowena Clarke, but any variation of Rowena works.”Her heart shaped face was soft and kind, round around her cheeks. She clasped her hands together,excitement blossoming in her eyes turning them from moss to emerald. “I know I'm early-more thanearly. I was simply too excited. I had an inkling you were going to choose me, so I caught the firstflight here.”

“Are your inklings usually correct?” Zeke asked, interest appearing in his eyes. Asher flashed hisfriend a look, knowing a s well as I that when Zeke became fixated on something, he was hard tosway. “ Have any inklings on where I can replace my mate?”

Rowena laughed, the sound was light and airy. Her teeth were straight and white, nothing like theimage I had concocted in my head. Obviously, witches weren't these ugly beings with warts andblisters, but I hadn't expected her to seem so... normal, as well.

"Here's your first lesson, Lola. And you, Alpha Zeke. Be careful making a deal with a witch. Magic canget you into all sorts of tricky situations, and rarely does it help you out of them.”” She said, softlyspoken you yet confident. I could see the previous preschool teacher within her steady voice andtone. Her eyes fell on my face but fell t o the center of my chest. “You and your sister's magic willcontinue to manifest. I t will grow stronger and more unpredictable unless you train and give it anoutlet, I believe there's much I can teach the two of you. If you'll have me, I'd be honored to workwith you and your sister, Luna Lola.”

“Your background in blood-magic, how extensive is it?" I asked, feeling my stomach curl as mymouth formed the words. Drinking blood was something I was increasingly fond of, but the wordblood-magic’ continued to give me the chills.

“To actually preform blood-magic is purely based on your genetics. I am only one eighth blood-witch, therefor I can do little. However, I am extremely knowledgeable on the subject. Before mymother passed seven years ago, she passed down our family tomes. A few of them were on blood-magic.”

“Will you have an issue housing with another witch? I've invited another for the position, but shespecializes in protection magic and runes. I think that with the two of you, my sister and I can learnto control our magic and protect our peoples.” I explained, “You would live in the same house,nothing more.”

"Another witch?” She seemed surprised that we might've considered another...or that she hadn'tseen the outcome, I wasn't sure. She pursed her nude painted lips half a second before noddingsoftly. That sparkle of genuine excitement in her eyes brought a hopeful grin to my face. “I do enjoymy privacy, but I can share a household with another witch. Now, when might I begin training youand your sister?”

“The announcement is tonight, and we're going to that party tomorrow afternoon...” Alpha Zekehummed, ticking them off on his fingers.

“Monday-you can start Monday.” Asher’s voice was resolute, slicing through Zekes like a double-edged blade. He turned to his Beta, Blake, and nodded. “Escort her to the Wesley house and provideher with one of the cars for the duration of her stay.”

“I'll come by Monday, and we can work out a schedule for you and your sister, yes?” Rowena smiledsoftly, extending a hand towards my own. I was surprised by the firmness in her grip but smiled inreturn and nodded. “Sounds good to me. I'll let Holly know when we're meeting up.”

Rowena followed Blake from the room, tugging alone an eggshell-colored suitcase, Once the glassdoors clanged shut, and the figures of Blake and Rowena faded down the hall, Asher turned hisintense gaze to where Zeke sat.

Zeke lounged lazily, his muscular biceps flexing as he stretched his arms out behind his head. Itwasn't that Zeke didn't fear Asher; he just had no sense of self-preservation. He ran headfirst intothe fire, almost excited to get burned.

Asher’s voice was low and collected, dangerously calm. “Since when are we going to this party?”“You didn't think your brother would keep it quiet that the Alpha and Luna of our pack were comingto a college frat party? Half of the University is tweeting about it right now. The party is officiallyinvite only, and you two-you're my invite. Besides, I'm not being left out again.” Zeke pouted,shaking his head.

“Is this a phobia of yours?” Breyona snorted, combusting into full blown laughter when Zeke shookhis head disparagingly and groaned, "Actually, it's because of my abandonment issues.”