Alpha Asher and Lola
Chapter 22
Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 22 – Alpha Asher was quick to leave that night, not another word was spoken between the two of us.
Sean didn’t return until the early hours of the morning. Breyona had arrived shortly after Alpha Asher left. The three of us went into my bedroom and closed the door behind us. Denial and shock were thick in the air, feeling like a sticky and tangible substance.
The first thing I did as we entered my room was to lock the d**n window. I pulled the c******s together roughly and tied them shut. I wasn’t planning on looking out that window for quite some time.
Dad didn’t argue when I told him Mason was staying the night along with Breyona. He simply gave me a distracted nod and turned his troubled gaze to Grandma.
Mason and Breyona provided little in the way of comfort, but I was still grateful for their company. I’ve always heard when things like this happen, it’s best not to be alone.
The four of sat in my room, silence taking up the empty space. Breyona and I visibly jumped as Grandma knocked and came into the room.
“Grandma, it’s two in the morning.” I chuckled.
Grandma shuffled into my room two plates, a couple cups, and a pitcher of tea in her hands.
Grandma had a tendency to cook whenever she was stressed, always resulting in a never ending supply of food. If we were back at her cottage, there would be apple pies lining the counter tops.
“It’s never too late to eat.” Grandma nodded, “Or too early.”
“Thanks Grandma.” Breyona grinned, picking up one of the cookies and shoving it into her mouth.
Mason and I gave her pointed looks, our lips twitching into identical smiles.
“What?” Breyona lifted her eyebrow at the two of us, “I eat when I’m stressed, and Grandma cooks.”
“I knew I always liked her.” Grandma nodded proudly, setting the plates down and leaving the room.
Mason and I shared the same look before we both were consumed by laughter. The kind of teary eye’d laughter that comes with sleep depravity and a traumatic event. Our brain’s poor attempt at having a moment of peace within the chaos.
Soon after the laughter calmed town, the conversation turned serious.
“I never knew Kanyon very well.” Breyona frowned, “Katie was my neighbor and all, but we never really talked like that.”
“I was pretty close with Kanyon when we were kids.” Mason sighed, running his hand through his hair. “Kinda grew apart after we moved away.”
“I never really knew either of them.” I frowned, picking at one of the sandwiches Grandma made. “Is it bad that I don’t really feel bad for Katie and Kanyon? I mainly feel bad for their families.”
Breyona nodded, “Doesn’t sound very nice when you say it, but it makes sense.”
“Kanyon had a little brother.” Mason frowned, “I can’t imagine how he’ll take it.”
“Did Alpha Asher ever figure out why Kanyon was right outside your window?” Breyona’s voice lowered a few octaves.
I had a moment of clarity in the midst of confusion I had been feeling. If I couldn’t trust my friends, then who could I trust? The more people who knew, the better. Besides, come morning the entire pack would know of Kanyon’s d***h and the placement of his body.
So I spilled the truth to my friends. I told them of how Tyler had visited me, giving cryptic details of his insane plan to once again become Alpha. Not only that, his plans to rid the world of Alpha Asher. I even told them about the cryptic notes, including the one I had gotten tonight.
Breyona was speechless, while Mason looked infuriated. His light brows were knitted together in anger.
“f**king Tyler.” Mason spat, shaking his head. “Why’s he have to include you in his suicidal plans?”
“And what did he mean about his friends?” Breyona frowned, “Why are they so interested in you?”
“Maybe cause of my charming personality?” I huffed and shook my head. “I know as much as you two do.”
“Alpha Asher will figure it out.” Breyona nodded.
on Lola.” Mason frowned, worry filling
good idea to go to Haze this Friday.” Breyona
scare me into hiding.
us could
to defend ourselves.
matter of hours for the news of Kanyon’s d***h to reach everyone else in town. Lights shined brightly through windows in the neighborhood, and
warriors in our pack and could handle himself. I’m sure he needed time to process what happened
exhaustion couldn’t find me. My mind was flitting through the details. Trying to find any errant thought or comment about
get dressed for training. I figured there was no way Alpha Asher would cancel, now that we needed
and Mason had stayed the entire night with me. The three of us
closet. The three of us were out the door, heading to the pack house with
time we got to the pack house, rumors were flying by
they found him outside
had something to do with
why pick her
Haze early. Plenty of time to k**l someone
her burnt hair off.” Breyona muttered under her breath, hearing yet another rumor that painted
“We knew this would happen. It’s not a
like that’s the only thing Chelsea’s good
muttered, and I
men. I inwardly cringed when Chelsea twitched up
face when Alpha Asher turned to her with anger
the
hostility rolling off Alpha
our places on the mats, making plans to visit the little
Devin stepped forward in Alpha Asher’s usual position.
and everyone’s chatter ceased. “Alpha Asher has some business to attend to. He has
to the side. Kanyon had been Chelsea’s partner since I arrived back in town. That left her
Devin noticed the three
nodded in my direction, and
been d***g to kick her a*s for years.” Breyona was
of the room, his
lives after training with you.” Chelsea hissed, “I’d hate to
“f**k off.” Mason growled.
gonna wish you were paired with Lola.” Breyona chuckled in anticipation
was occupied. I wonder what kind of business Alpha Asher had to attend to and if it had anything to do with Kanyon’s d***h. I hoped he would tell me
advantage of my distracted mind, and managed to bring me to the ground twice. Mind you, I pushed back with equal force and had him pinned at least a dozen
with Chelsea. Each time Mason and I heard a yelp or groan come from Chelsea, we stifled the
before training ended, Alpha Asher came back into the room. I slipped an old t-shirt over my
come over here.” Alpha Asher barked, continuing his conversation with
slight condescending tone that filled
irritation, and
clear. “Beta Devin will have a group together to bring your stuff to the house. You simply need
squeaked out, and Beta Devin raised
is gonna be either really dangerous or really fun.” Maya
and Beta lived in the pack house. The thought of living under the
off his tongue, and I couldn’t help but glance
stood ten feet away, clearly listening
rolled my eyes and ignored Beta
at all.”
silently, watching