Collided Lauren Asher Deutsch Novels & Stories

She had thought Alex would brief them on the situation before they came but it seems they are both oblivious. She sighed, then smiled calmly, “I’m Lauren Sterling. I’m Alexander’s Wife.” The air became stiff, the two siblings froze, then Lauren saw Gina who had kept a cold attitude tremble while shaking her head. “How could it be..? That’s impossible!”

Luca opened the door and stumbled out, breath heavy, hands trembling. “What..” His voice cracked. “What the hell was that?” Asher didn’t answer. He just stepped closer, eyes burning. “Luca, get back in the car.” Asher’s voice was low but commanding, his body already sliding between Luca and the scene unraveling around them. The sound of tires still screeching from the last collision echoed down the alleyway like warning bells, but something in Asher’s tone, sharper than glass, made Luca freeze. “Asher... what’s going on?” Luca’s voice shook, but his feet refused to move.

she said, her voice soft but carrying a weight that held him in place. Her gaze drifted to the small table near the chair she had left, and Dreon’s eyes flicked to the envelope resting there before returning to her. She walked on, her steps slow and purposeful, radiating a quiet authority, and his gaze followed her, sharp and lethal, tracking her every move until she disappeared from sight. ****** ◈THOMPSON'S EMPIRE◈ “Colliding with the biker, Ruby hit the brake, and we jerked forward, eventually hitting our heads,” Asher said calmly, adjusting his head to rest on Caleb’s thighs.

Ashen’s arms closed around Liolai just as the storm of broken storylines slammed into the field. It should’ve crushed them all, so many fragmented realities, sentences unfinished, metaphors severed mid-breath. But Ashen didn’t flinch. He stood there, unshaken. A figure sculpted in ink and fire, And the storm bent around him. Did not touch him, Did not touch the child. It bowed. Kael stumbled backward, stunned. Liora froze, her blade still drawn, every muscle taut.

If anything, he was the one who enjoyed himself. A little while later, Lauren walked in the door. Aspen looked up and teased, "You're late today, Lauren. You look exhausted." Lauren kicked off her heels and plopped down beside Andrew. "Yeah, I'm beat. Just came back from the hospital. Christina and Leroy are finally out of danger." Aspen made a noncommittal sound. "What now? Something else happened to the ever-dramatic Stevens family? Honestly, nine out of ten things I hear about them, I don't even believe anymore."

Ares directs his question to Asher who sits in a corner quietly, nursing a bottle of alcohol. Asher had been quiet and withdrawn ever since Dorothea confirmed that Derek wasn’t going to make it. “I don’t have an idea on how to deal with Liana for now.” He answers weakly. “Ares, Asher and I should be on our way now. It’s already so late.” I say standing and walking to where Asher sits. “Oh, right. I shouldn’t keep you waiting. Let’s try to get some sleep, hopefully we’ll find a solution to this problem.” I appreciate Ares’ positivity in this very dark moment.

"Excuse you, asshole, just shut the fuck up else I'll break your stupid neck" "Oh lovely, I'd love to see you try, that's if you'd still be breathing when I twist your face to the back!" Renee chuckled and moved away from Theo, abruptly ending their fight. "Wo, that was intense and yes, I remember. I'm Renee and it's nice to meet you" "I'm Ashley but everyone calls me Ash" "You mean Ashes?" Theo asked and earned a middle finger from Ashley. I rolled my eyes and got on my bike while Layla followed suit, putting on her helmet. Theo had come with his car so I guess he and Renee would be going back home together.

On his way, he called Lisa. ‘Asher, you’re awake!’ came Lisa’s shrieking voice. “If the hair on Anamika’s head goes missing, you’ll know why I’m called Lord Ash.” Asher didn’t yell nor did he make too much noise, however, his warning sounded like a bomb that went off in Lisa’s ears. ‘ Y–you… beep! Beep! Beep!...’ Asher put his phone away and leaned on the leather seat. “Where is Cullen right now?” He asked with his eyes closed.

He laughs. “Maybe she’ll even die of it.” He whispers back, and I smack him on the chest. That is nothing to hope for, let alone say out loud. But I get where he is coming from. Lauren waves from the front row, where Elijah’s parents, the former Beta’s and Gamma’s and his grandparents are seated. I assume they are that, from the important way they are caring themselves. Thalia pales when she sees the women walking with Dale and Ashton, turning her gaze to me to stare daggers. I roll my eyes in her direction, making sure she sees me. I don’t care what she thinks, or who she has been here - she is the FORMER Luna and I will make sure to remind her as much if she tries anything tonight!

“Tone it down.” “Hey,” Rhett protested. “I’m not…” “We’ll just…” Aislen gestured with her head and eyes down the hallway to Lauren. “Before we lead Jessica any further astray.” Lauren laughed, a genuine belly laugh. “Oh goodness,” she surprised Aislen by throwing her arms around her and embracing her tight. “You are such a breath of fresh air, Aislen,” she said as she leaned back. “One of the truly genuine people I’ve ever met. Thank you. Thank you so much, for Jessica,” she rubbed her hand over her daughter’s head fondly. “And for Havermouth. And…” For being a good friend, she thought but didn’t say, and Aislen’s cheeks heated.