Alpha Asher by Jane

Chapter 43

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 43 – Lola’s P.o.v

Maya’s excitement slowly faded into frustration as Grandma explained the techniques we can use to protect our mind.

“Meditation.” Grandma nodded serenely, “Learn to control your own thoughts and emotions. Keep’s them out of reach.”

“And how long does this take?” I frowned, my mind running through the ways I could do this.

“Awhile.” Grandma frowned, “It’s not an easy process, disciplining your mind.”

“Well.” I sighed, her techniques wouldn’t be useful to me tonight. “Where do I begin?”

Grandma explained how to meditate, telling me to picture a glistening oasis. She told me to look into the waters and see my own reflection. It seemed easy enough.

“That’s only the first step.” Grandma chuckled.

“The first step?” I huffed, shaking my head.

Fighting I could deal with. Learning to strengthen my body was simple. Strengthening my mind seemed difficult.

I’m impulsive at the best of times. I’m hardly able to control my words let alone my thoughts.

“Second step.” Grandma continued, “Picture a library, stacks of shelves and books as far as the eye can see.”

“Okay.” I drawled the word out, “Books.”

“Let your thoughts fill the books.” Grandma continued, giving me a light smirk. “You can have one book dedicated to Alpha Asher, if need be of course.”

I raised my eyebrow at Grandma and opened my mouth to let loose a snarky remark. She waved me away with her hand, a knowing smile on her face.

“My point is, fill the books with your thoughts and bind them tightly.” Grandma nodded, looking much more serious. “Tuck the books on their shelves and leave them there.”

“That’s it?” I questioned. It seemed far too easy.

“That’s it.” Grandma nodded, “The more you practice, the easier it will get. But I’ll warn you Lola, it’s all too easy for the books to be shredded when you’re first starting out.”

“Got it.” I nodded. How hard could it be to keep my brain books from being touched?

‘Listen to Grandma.’ Maya rolled her eyes, ‘She knows more than us.’

‘So you’ll listen to Grandma and not me?’ I scoffed, ‘Figures.’

‘You get us into trouble.’ Maya pointed out, ‘Grandma doesn’t, and she makes amazing brownies.’

Grandma let me use my old bedroom to practice. She promised to ensure Dad wouldn’t bother me while I practiced.

I laid down on my bedroom floor, positioned in the middle of the room.

Clearing my mind was incredibly difficult, not that I was surprised.

Once my own inner voice quieted, images of Asher and Tristan flashed through my mind.

Asher with his delicious dark hair, tousled to perfection.

Tristan with his light locks and porcelain skin, his swirling blue eyes mischievous.

I forced the images away as best I could, wishing Maya could provide some assistance.

Grandma made it clear that Maya couldn’t help. Whatever mind tricks the Vampire’s used, it suppressed our wolves. Maya would be no use to me if they managed to slip inside my mind.

The oasis in my head was fuzzy at first, the details an annoying haze. As I continued taking steady breaths, the image became clearer.

Crystal blue waters, swaying wheat grass, and the scent of nature in the air.

I imagined myself delving deep within my own head, a library forming around me.

Rows upon rows of empty books lined oak shelves, each cover a different style and color.

I walked the dark halls of my mind, plucking a deep amber book from it’s place on the shelf. The cover was dark, but intertwined with threads of gold.

I thumbed through the rough pages, each one blank and without words.

I figured I’d start with the beginning.

I let my memories of Tyler flow from my mind and into the tightly bound book.

Memories flashed and swirled around me.

us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my mind, filling the pages of

full. Messy script depicted each memory I

the shelf, and

how long it took me, as

book, memory after memory. Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the memories being placed within

last one of them. His book was larger than the others, the cover a startling shade of black, flecks of silver embedded into the

stepped back to observe my handiwork,

my eyes,

beginning to set

body

I had the most k****r

voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did it

at the sound of her voice in my head, my

grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every memory tucked

was that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t

I shrugged,

scowled. She didn’t seem very

dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me in

light, occasionally

he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble

somewhere warm, somewhere with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always

I hope he comes back soon.” Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was nice having another

flashing me

at him, shooting Grandma

funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes

shudder and chuckled as Grandma

and days old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to think I made

up, and

don’t you dare.” Grandma scolded,

dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in his

your Dad.” Grandma turned with her

twinkled in her eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to

dinner, and after dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to distract

house around ten o’clock, slipping

a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt.

wanted to cross the hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs agreed.

it was Maya who

head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna

inhibit me, Maya.’

pointed out, ‘He distracts me too.

I frowned, giving my bedroom

and I was

deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made

was right, I needed complete control over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best

and

Lola?’ Breyona

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to

his usual happy tone

or them. ‘If Tyler’s still

house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway.

the sliding glass door, remembering how

make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured

I chuckled

murmured, ‘We need a

clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the forest line came into

to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear at any moment, dragging me away

Vampire coming for my life,

true test was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up,

Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona

entire time.’ Mason nodded, and I

me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped their shuddering

to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked at

Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time away from his

threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much

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usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket

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