Chapter-11

Asher

I watched as Naya dragged my mate away, wrapped in my Delta jacket. Sullenly, I tore my gaze away but spied the crowd as everyone got back to partying. However, nothing seemed unusual. Then who the hell pushed her into the lake? And why would someone push Ivy of all the people? There were so many people standing by the edge. How would I know who pushed her? Or did she slip?

Unable to find anyone who might seem suspicious, I dragged my eyes away and immediately met with Eli's skepticism and disapproval dancing in his hazel orbs. I knew he was dying to lecture me. He already did when he arrived with Ivy, mindlinking me quite some expletives.

“Don’t get started.” I rolled my eyes, grabbing a can of beer.

“What are you doing, Alpha?” Eli demanded, following me as I headed to the bar, feeling irritated again.

“What?”

“You have a mate now, Ash. You were kissing some random woman in front of her,” His tone was accusatory, and it made my scalp prickle. Yes, Eli was a close friend, but he