Alpha Asher By Jane Doe
Chapter 109

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 109 — “Brandon.” Asher's voice held a warning beneath itscalm facade, as did his eyes, which were currently latched onto where his brother stood.

"Oh, relax. You're awful uptight considering the big secret is now out. What was that saying -oh,that's right. The truth will set you free. Do you feel free, brother?”

He held a beer bottle in his hand, the condensation still running down the sides in thin rivulets. Withboth Asher and Brandon standing before me, shirtless and in swimming trunks, it was easy to seethe similarities between the two

Asher’s hair was a tad darker, but both had the same jaw shape and broad shoulders, the athleticbody that bordered on massive in size. Where Asher was stingy with his facial expressions, Brandonheld absolutely nothing back even when he should.

"How can I ever feel free, Brandon? I'm Alpha to the largest pack in the country, and you're mybrother.” Admittedly, I held my breath for those few seconds, unsure what Asher's reaction wouldbe. A few dryly tossed words I could handle, so long as the blistering sun didn’t set them aflame."You two, I swear.” Cassidy shook her head at the two of them before giving me a smile that said,“this happens often.’ She strutted over to where some of the water coolers sat, smirking at a fewguys who turned her way. The familiar hiss of carbonation sounded from the bottle in her hand.Shoving the opened beer towards Brandon, she laughed. “Quit looking for a fight and enjoy theparty. It's never been packed like this before.”

“That's because our Alpha has never dared grace one of our lowly college parties, and I already havea beer.” Brandon snickered but took the beer from her hand and drank deeply.

I didn't bother hiding my look of absolute disgust and rolled my eyes when he winked playfully.“You're almost finished your first, and you knowhow busy your brother is.” Cassidy snorted, “Besides,Erik says there are a lot of kids here from Stratford Prep and-"

“For it to be a college party, you have to be in college, Brandon.” Asher commented, swiveling hiseyes downward to the two beer bottles in his brothers’ hands. Brandon, ever the challenge, gaveAsher a teasing smile and took another long drink.

“Cass is in college, and she bought the beer. Same s**t if you ask me.” He shrugged but perked upas he registered what Cassidy had said. "Did you say Stratford Prep?”

“I sure did.” Cassidy's petal-colored lips tilted up in a feminine smirk, which Brandon devoured withone of his sultry smiles.

"Sorry, gorgeous. It's not going to work out between us-not tonight, anyhow.”

I visibly jumped when Asher’s snarl rang out into the air, making all conversation within a ten-footradius halt. It took me a few seconds after his threatening snarl, staring at Brandon's muscular backas he retreated, to realize he had been talking to me.

"Is there something special about Stratford Prep students?” Breyona asked curiously.

Cassidy chuckled low, a coy smile on her face. ” Stratford Prep students wear uniforms. Brandon hasa very passionate love for plaid skirts and t***h-high socks. And if he ever tries to deny it, I haveproof.”

Suddenly, an image came to mind. I could tell from the clarity and vividness that it wasn’t comingfrom my head, but Asher’s. All too quickly my eyes strayed from the background, which happenedto be a rugged office with animal pelts and lots of dark cherry wood, to Asher’s form. He sat in thedesk chair, his hair and eyes dark as night. The unyielding look of hunger and violence on his facedid something to my insides. He looked like the CEO of a company-or the King of a country, staringdown at all those smaller than him.

And on her knees in front of him, wearing nothing but a pleated skirt and long socks, was me.

My mouth went dry instantaneously, and I regretted setting my opened drink unattended on thebumper of someone's truck. Heat coursed through me, coating my skin in a thin layer of sweat thathad nothing to do with the sun, and everything to do with the way Asher was looking at me.

I hadn't seen him move, but I swore time halted around us as his arm snaked around my waist. Myhands fell flat against his chest, my palms tickled by the sparks that danced between our bodies-ourbonded souls. I could feel him in the deepest corners of me, intertwined in everything that made mewho and what I was.

His depraved words, leaking desperation that only I could satiate, they controlled the very functionsof my body until it bended to his will.

As his lips fell on my own, sucking the words and breath from my lungs. A gasp managed to emergewhen his tongue darted out and grazed my own.

“Say the word, Lola.’ His voice was deep, raspy and dark with need that had been held back for fartoo long. “Say the word and I'll drag you into the forest-I'll make sure everyone can hear howaddicting your little whimpers sound.’

"Oh, Alex is here! I have to introduce you to her, Luna!” Cassidy's soprano broke the spell betweenAsher and I, drawing my attention to a dark-haired girl nearby. She stood at one of those cheapplastic tables, grabbing at the various bottles of cheap liquor as she poured and mixed them into asingle cup. As she flipped her hair over her shoulder, I noticed the distinctive lime green streakrunning down the side of her head. “She's Asher’s cousin, and she’s been chomping at the bit tomeet you! Especially after last night's announcement.”

“You can call me Lola-"

Cassidy quickly got her attention, nearly making her spill the concoction she had spent the last fiveminutes making. Alex came jogging over, unleashing a dimpled grin that perfectly matched her palecolored eyes and electric green streak. The swimming trunks and b****i top she wore were the samevibrant shade of lime green. My eyes were drawn to the bit of jewelry that dangled from herseptum, and the ones that dotted her ears.

“It's an honor to meet you, especially after that big reveal last night. The name is Alex, our Alpha'’sonly tolerable relative.” From the confidence in which she said it, and the ghost of a smirk onAsher’s face, I took it most people found Brandon as insufferable as I did. I noticed as we talked,there were others listening in. Heads were cocked in our direction, eyes darting anywhere but towhere our small group stood. It was still new to me, being the center of attention. “I've got to say,it's pretty badass that you're the Vampire Queen. For however long you and my cousin stay in town,I know you'll run into some hateful people. Try not to listen to them, there's plenty of us who are onyour side. We know that when change comes, it's not always the most comfortable thing.”

“I really appreciate that, Alex.” I told her genuinely, hoping the eavesdropping werewolves werelistening closely. She took a long drink of the concoction in her hand and nodded, satisfied withwhatever flavor she had created. “It's been hard, figuring everything out-but I don't scare easily.”“I'm sure you don't. You wouldn't survive being mated to my cousin if you did.” She laughed, buther eyes were snagged by someone further along the beach. Her eyes lit up, like small oasis's. “Oh,that's my girlfriend over there! I'll catch up with you later and introduce you to her, Luna. It wasgreat seeing you again, Cass. I'll send you a call later tonight!”

"Talk to you then!” Cassidy shouted back as Alex waved and ran off towards a curvy redhead. Sheturned to Asher and gave him a nod, “If you don't mind, I'm stealing your mate and her best friend. Iwant to get to know them better without you looming around and scaring the unmated males off.”"He does loom, doesn't he?” Breyona snickered under her breath, averting her eyes when Asher'sintense gaze fell on her.

“I think I'll locate Zeke before he replaces the Stratford Prep students.” Asher grunted, giving me onelast look before turning and walking through the parting crowd. I could still feel the heat in his eyesalong my skin.

Girls and guys, both lounging on towels and playing in the glittering water, watched their Alphamove through the crowd. I had to remind myself that this wasn't something Asher typically did.

The first thing I did was leap into the startingly cold water, letting out a great sigh the moment itwiped the sweat from my skin and doused the heat blossoming inside of me. Breyona followedwhile Cassidy climbed the small hill and jumped in via the rope swing. A slew of cheers rose as shelanded with a splash.