Alpha Asher By Jane Doe novel Chapter 160

The moment her fist connected with my shoulder

; I knew Cassidy hadn’t been exaggerating . Emilia punched hard , like MMA level hard . Not only was she strong , but she was fast too . She came at me without warning , without shifting into a stance that let me know the battle had begun . She had hoped to catch me off guard , but Chris had skinned my hide too many times for me to make that mistake again . His method of keeping me on my toes came in the form of sneaking through my window in the dead of night .

” You see how she’s not letting me knock her off balance … ” Emilia shouted to the class who watched with overflowing interest despite the thick silence that enveloped the room . ” If you fall in battle , you have seconds – seconds to act before your mistake becomes fatal . ” To prove her point , Emilia let me knock her to the ground .

In a move that I would’ve done if the roles had been reversed , she kicked out with her long legs and managed to clip my ankle in the process . My legs buckled from the sharp pain that danced up my tendons and bone , but a quick roll to the side followed by a few sharp jabs kept me advancing forwards . What ended our match was a sharp whistle that exploded from the back of the room .

I barely noticed it . The shrill sound couldn’t reach me , not while this sea of adrenaline churned in my head , its frigid waters bursting with every technique , move , and tip I’d learned from Chris . When Emilia faltered mid punch and I managed to land a crushing kick to the side of her ribcage , I knew the whistle hadn’t been intended for me .

The warrior , whose prowess I actually found myself admiring fell to the ground . She recovered quickly , with speed I found impressive despite the fact that I was faster . Before she could make it to her feet , my foot was at her throat . I kept it there , hovering above her pulse point , feeling the faint thud hit the millimeter of air between us .

I could’ve used this moment to assert myself , to land a final blow that would prove to these wolves that I wasn’t one to be messed with , but it was Emilia’s eyes that halted the idea in its tracks . They at me with pride , but also just a stared up hint of fear . It was that fear that made me lower my foot and extend a hand .

here , he’s got it . ” Emilia said through heavy breaths , smiling as she wiped the sweat from her forehead The expression soured as she turned to glare daggers at the class . Even I had to repress the urge to finch at the ferocity in her voice . ” Who did that ? ” For far too long the class stood in silence , most of them cowering under her heavy stare .

I noticed quickly that Cassidy wasn’t one of them , and Emilia seemed to notice as well because her eyes darkened t o a muddy brown when they registered her face and tense posture . Cassidy took a step forward and Emilia’s mouth opened , but the high – pitched bleating of a cellphone rang out instead of her voice . ” Apologies , I’m afraid I have to take this . ” Emilia murmured to the glass , though her eyes remained on my tanned , narrow eyed friend She slipped from the room without another word , her shrill ringtone fading a s she walked down the hall.

” Way to kick some ass , Luna ! ” Cassidy cheered when I ventured back to her side . A snicker escaped her lips as she toyed with the end of her ponytail . ” Goddess , what a cathartic experience . I’ve been waiting to see her get her ass kicked for years now . H ” You really don’t like her , huh ? ” I kept m y laugh light but couldn’t help the way my head tilted with curiosity . Knowing she’d chew me out if I said this aloud , I slid into her thoughts and asked the question circling my brain . ‘

Were you the one that whistled at her ? ” Cassidy’s eyes twinkled mischievously , and within their depths I swore I saw something that reminded me of Chelsea . ‘ It was a bit harsh ; I know … but you have n o clue how much she has coming to her . ‘ Her thoughts had a sour undertone that alerted me to how much she disliked Emilia . With a quiet grunt she lowered herself to the floor and placed her back against the wall . ‘ She seems friendly and approachable … can’t help but wonder what she did to make you hate her so much . ” I said

truthfully , sitting down beside her as we waited for Emilia to return . ‘ Look … if I show you this , you can’t tell anyone , got it ? I mean , obviously people already know , but they don’t speak about i t because they’re all weaklings who fear m e … and rightfully so . ‘ Cassidy huffed , gnawing on her lower lip until the pale pink of her skin turned red .

As she tucked the golden strands of her bangs behind her ear , a fuzzy image began to form in my head , one that was pulled from the depths of someone else’s memory . ” Ugh , Cass wait up ! ” Brandon shouted , his voice a few octaves higher and his appearance almost ten years younger . His feet seemed to land in every single puddle , sending droplets of muddy water scattering into the air .

They seeped into the white t – shirt he wore , but only made the grin on his face widen . It was one of playful joy and not the callous scowl I was used to seeing him wearing . ” Not a chance in hell ! Last time I was it for two weeks . You’re not catching me anytime soon ! ” I heard Cassidy say , her

laugh exuberant as it rang in the ait like a symphony of delicate bells . I saw flashes o f golden curls through the tall grass feet away . It swayed in the breeze , jostled by the light rain that continued to fall . ” Only Asher can catch me ! He’s never it ! ” ” Asher’s in Alpha training , Cass . You know he doesn’t have time to play anymore . ” Brandon’s little frown and furrowed brows squeezed at my heart hard enough for me to memorize the forlorn look that lasted on his face for only a few precious seconds .

” Well I’m not coming out until he catches me . He promised he would this time ! ” She shouted from deeper within the grass , her voice facing with each word tossed into the air . Brandon groaned loudly and threw his hands in the air , ” Fine ! I’ll get Asher , but you have to promise you won’t sneak out while I’m gone . That’s cheating , and cheating means you’re automatically it . ” H ” What ?! ” Cassidy squealed in horror , You just made that rule up ! “

” Can’t hear you anymore – walking away now , going to get Asher . ” Brandon shouted , cupping his hands around his lips as he backed away . When his small form vanished behind a hill , I saw a pale face with bright blue eyes pop out of the grass . The cheeky grin belonged to Cassidy , though it was laced with the fading innocence of a child hitting their teenage years . As she tip – toed out of the grass and headed in the direction opposite to where Brandon went ,