CHAPTER 15: ASHER'S MATE

“Since when did you get the tattoo?”

“Hmmmmmm, from childhood” Imogen replied and Snow nodded in understanding.

“Let's go inside” She muttered and Imogen followed after her.

“Afternoon Miss” Imogen greeted Ava when she sighted her, Ava flashed a smile at her and averted her gaze to Asher, acquiring who Imogen was.

“She's Snow's new friend” he said and walked to the stairs, he could feel his wolf happiness, any small move and he could lose control, the mate bond wasn't a thing to play with.

“You are going to sleep this early?” Ava asked, as she placed the food on the dining table, the cups and plate in an aligned manner.

“Let me help you,” Imogen said in a low tone, taking the oak tray and setting it for the family.

Ava smiled at her actions, she felt an intense gaze on Imogen and sighted Asher, his gaze was on her, and for the first time she saw interest in his eyes.

Asher wasn't the type to like girls, he was more focused on leading the pack new gamma wolves and being an exceptional gamma wolf like his parents, he's hardly seen with ladies even though a lot flock round him.

“Ahhmm” Ava cleared her throat and Asher looked away, he averted his gaze to the stairs, his mind far away.

“Stay for dinner” she urged.

*Let's stay, listen to your mother, besides we get to see mate beautiful face, she's cold and rude but no problem, we can handle her*

his wolf said and Asher frowned, he placed his hands on his temple and massaged slowly.

“Sure” he replied and walked down the stairs, heading to the dining table, Ava smiled and headed for the kitchen.

“Please everyone be seated” she said.

Snow left for the kitchen, while Asher and Imogen sat down opposite each other, the air was sticky and for some reason awkward.

Asher couldn't help but analyze everything about her. She was dark haired, 5 '6 feet tall, bossy, rude and cute for some reason who couldn't understand, the thick eyeliner above her eyes and her glossed lips looked kissable and alluring.

“You are being a pervert right now, you know?” Imogen rudely said and Asher snapped back to reality.

“No I'm not, there's nothing to pervert over on your body, you're flat” he replied and Imogen eyes widened. Never in her life has anyone insulted her in such a way.

“Who said so, I'm really curvy” She half yelled and Asher smirked.

“Your ass isn't half of a Barbie, your chest is flat. It isn't even visible on the shirt you're wearing….” He paused and trailed his gaze lower, which made Imogen cover her chest.

“How dare you?” She yelled and Asher smiled “if I wanted to pervert over someone, it's wouldn't be you” he mocked and crossed his legs

Imogen was about to say another word but the door suddenly opened and a girl walked in, Tamaya.

Asher frowned and groaned in anger, he stood up ready to leave but Tamaya was fast, she rushed towards him and flashed a smile.

“Hi” she said in her tiny voice and tucked her hair behind her ear, her hands entwined together and Imogen scoffed.

She eyed the girl from head to toe and couldn't help but laugh at her stupidity, Tamaya frowned and glared at Imogen fiercely and Asher cleared his throat attracting her attention.

“Hi” she replied again and Asher furrowed a brow,

“What?” He asked and Tamaya smiled “Your mum invited me for dinner, besides I came to meet you” she added and Imogen frowned.

For some reason she felt annoyed at the girls words “Gosh all this pest throwing themselves at handsome guys, are leeches” she muttered but audible enough for Tamaya to hear.

Tamaya gritted her teeth in anger and clenched her fist, she averted her gaze to Imogen.

“Who are you?” She asked and Imogen scoffed, she gazed at the clenched fist of the girl and shook her head in pity.

“I'm sure those small fists of yours can't do a thing?” She mocked and Tamaya frowned

“Oh I mean, weak fists” Imogen added and Tamaya anger flared up, her wolf brown hair becoming visible, she was about to lose control, but then Asher held her hands.

“Stop “ he said, although his tone was low and gentle, it had a hint of anger In it.

He wasn't going to watch his mate get maimed by a girl crushing on him.

Tamaya calmed down and smiled, she actually thought he held her hands to stop her, because he didn't want her to get hurt but it was way round.

Imogen trailed her gaze to Asher's hands, his wrist holding Tamaya's hands so fiercely, it felt as if he was protecting her from getting hurt and for some reason, Imogen's mood changed.

Her eyes lashed slightly and she looked away, Asher didn't seem to notice her look and kept holding Tamaya’s hand.

“Just sit down beside me and don't cause any trouble” He said and left go of her hands, “Okay” Tamaya muttered and sat down beside him.

Snow walked into the dinning and froze, she sighted Tamaya and frowned.

“Great, another guest” she muttered, for some reason she didn't like Tamaya that much, the girl was hot-tempered, but she was nice when she didn't get mad, apart from that her temper is what Snow hates.

“Snow you look really tired, let me help you” Tamaya said and stood up from her seat to approach Snow but Imogen beat her to it.

“You shouldn't stress yourself too much, your skin is pale” Imogen said and placed the pot in the middle of the table.

Tamaya frowned at Imogen's action and glared at her, but Asher on the other hand had a smirk on his face.

*Mate is ready savage* his wolf praised and Asher smiled.

“My savage mate”

Ava and Flinch walked out the kitchen, and Tamaya's smile faded on seeing them.

“Aunt Ava And uncle Flinch” She screamed happily and Imogen frowned.

“That girl is so cliche, she gets on my nerves!”