Alpha Asher and Lola novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238

As the back patio came into view, along with Asher’s broad shoulders and unruly hair, I realized my gut had been right after all. Flecks of dazzling gold swirled in his eyes and were bright even in the dark, much brighter the porch lights with their artificial glow.

His shoulders visibly relaxed as his eyes settled on my face. Only I could see and feel the fury that painted his iris’s gold. While my vision might’ve tunneled on Asher, I didn’t fail to notice he wasn’t alone.

Reclined on the swinging bench was Breyona and Giovanni. Mason and Clara occupied the two chairs off to the side.

There wasn’t a single smiling face, only scowls carved deep with worry.

I’d almost forgotten about Ember and

Angelica, both of which were partially concealed behind my back, until Asher let out a snarl that nearly shook the entire house.

Ember went deathly still. The temperature rose several degrees, quick enough that a sweat began to break out along the back of my neck.

I took a step towards my mate. “Don’t, Asher. They’re with us.”

Breyona shoved herself off the bench, evading Giovanni’s arms before they could pin her in place. “Since fucking when?”

“It’s a recent development.” I admitted, waiting for Brandon to chime in. When he didn’t, I was forced to continue. “You don’t have to trust her. Trust me, okay?”

“Where’s Tessa?” Ember didn’t hesitate to ask.

Surprisingly, Clara was the one who answered. “Your sister’s inside with her mate. You ain’t welcome in yet, though.”

“Where the fuck have you been?” Asher bellowed.

I bristled at fury in his voice, thinking he was talking to me. His eyes, however, were trained on Brandon.

“Oh, you know. Here and there.” Brandon replied dryly, grunting when Ember slammed her elbow into his ribcage.

I wondered if Ember could set things on fire with her glare, because she looked angry enough to kill.

Brandon sighed dramatically. As usual, he wasn’t taking a damned thing seriously.

“I was captured by Ember…my mate.”

He was more than reluctant to admit the second part.

Silence and shock rippled along each of their faces, the same that had passed through me. back when I found out. As deafening as it was, the silence didn’t last long. It was replaced with a low growl I barely recognized as my own when she walked out.

“I must be going crazy. Did I just hear Brandon-“Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door and spotted us standing at the base of the porch.

Blood began to boil in my veins, as though Ember had touched my insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared into her eyes, trying to force two words through her skull and deep into her brain. I know.

It didn’t matter that I had limited strength. Every ounce of it was forced into the command I sent out to the shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest by the dozen. They leapt off the ground and stretched, wrapping around Cassidy’s body before she even had the chance to shriek.

I swore I heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before I could truly register it.

“Lola, what the hell!” She screeched, golden -blonde hair falling into her face as she thrashed.

Brandon whirled on me, his eyes wide with confusion and outrage. I stumbled back, swallowing my surprise when he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against his chest as she held him back. His eyes flickered between her face and my face, searching for answers but finding none.

Asher held up his hand, and Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could practically see her dying to continue.

Helpless until the bitter end.

“Baby, what are you doing?” The soft tone.

Asher’s voice had taken on sent a wave of agonizing pain through my chest.

He’d believe me. He had to.

My voice cracked from the weight of what I was about to say, a truth that would change everything and could never be taken back.

“It’s her. It’s always been her. Cassidy’s the second witch.” 6

Upon the words leaving my lips, Cassidy threw back her head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her, belting out her frustration.

“She’s lost her damn mind, Asher. You know me! You’ve known me our entire lives!”

Asher didn’t move a muscle. Even his chest had gone completely still, the oxygen still swirling in his lungs. My mate looked between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he truly seemed torn. When Asher failed to come to her rescue, Cassidy hurled her words at Brandon, who appeared much less inclined to believe what I was saying.

“Brandon are you going to let her do this to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I thought I was yours.”