Alpha Asher and Lola

Chapter 139

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 139 – “Spirits from the other side…

…hear my words, hear my cry…

Only one of you we do seek…

…a mother of two, whose secrets still sleep…

We ask you to cross the great divide…

…to share the truth you chose to hide.”

I hadn’t realized I was holding my breath until I felt Asher’s eyes on my face. Still, I couldn’t exhale. There was this part of me that was terrified I’d be disappointed, that the worst would happen, and she wouldn’t come.

Through all the fights I loved the mother I knew, but I wished she were here to tell me this herself.

Cordelia repeated her chant a second time, and then a third. The air around us was thick and heavy, like a tangible substance that weighed us down. I watched as Breyona wiped the sweat from her forehead with the sleeve of her hoodie. She pointed at it and grimaced, regret in her eyes. Asher was stoic, his face a mask that revealed nothing. Even Rowena looked a bit flustered and was using her hand to fan her face.

Just when I thought she’d say it a fourth time and s**k the rest of the oxygen from the room, something happened.

They were too light to be shadows. More like whisps of smoke that rolled across the floor, gathering within the ring of candles at the center of our circle. They coalesced, swirling like smoke under glass.

First, the figure of a woman formed.

As the smoke faded, absorbed into the corporeal being standing feet in front of us, I found myself looking into the eyes of my mother.

She looked different than what I remembered, but it had been an entire year since I last saw her. We had fought tirelessly over Tyler, but she hadn’t argued with me when I told her I wanted to live with grandma-she hadn’t said much of anything.

softly at the ends. Sean had told me what she looked like when he went to identify the body, the

was actually here-alive and safe. It was the translucence to her body that sent me hurtling through space, crashing towards earth as I remembered she wasn’t

inside of me broke when

aged. There was no anger in her eyes, no guilt or disappointment. They shimmered with happiness, filling with tears that

barely able to get the words out. The knot in my throat grew, aching every time

the intensity of her eyes and the sheen of sweat on her face served as a reminder that we were on borrowed time. I had to pull myself together long enough to

here to ask you some questions …” I took a few seconds to find my voice, oblivious to the tears that trailed down my

had missed together. The conversations and secrets, even the arguments and silly way’s we would

eyes off her, that I’d memorize every detail of what she looked like, I couldn’t help it when my head turned towards the sound of Asher’s voice. “Me, Breyona, Mason, Sean, her dad and grandmother,

for me. She could see it; I know she could. It was one of the reason’s she had hated Tyler, because

to meet you in person, Alpha Asher.” Mom’s smile was knowing and

“Likewise.” He nodded stiffly.

know how to remove this binding spell you had put on me.” I wiped away the tears that fell, blinking past them until I could see

you started walking…all you wanted to do was explore, but soon things started happening. Car keys would disappear, and eventually so would your toys. They’d

to keep me safe, but now it’s putting me in danger. I need to be able to

if you ever wanted the bind removed. It’s ingredients for a spell, and the last one is the blood of the witch who bound your magic. The witch is with me on the other side…” My heart dropped, then soared fast enough to leave me lightheaded and fumbling over her words. “…but her sister is still alive. Her

the rush of relief was so strong I had nearly

eyes twinkled mischievously, “…she has a son

not possible.” I started to shake my head

instincts of hers that never once led her astray. I lost track of the number of birthdays and Christmases she ruined by guessing her gift before we had the chance to pick it

countless rose bushes and saplings that were far beyond repair,

me Grandma has a sister and that sister is a witch…” I trailed off, “…which means

I memorized the outline of her smile before it fell into something softer. “I needed to keep you away from magic, Lola… which also meant keeping you away from her. There’s not enough time in the world to ask for your forgiveness, but I don’t want you to walk through life holding onto anger. It’s not

you anymore.” Even though my throat tightened, my voice came out strong and confident. Perhaps it was because I believed what I was saying, or

to take and had been all

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