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.

we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my

the pages were full. Messy script depicted each

on the shelf, and moved onto the

had no idea 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

finished with my memories of Alpha Asher, every last one of them. His book was larger than the others, the cover a startling shade of black, flecks of

handiwork,

eyes, I realized three

beginning

my body

the most

filled my head

the sound of her voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights

done.’ I grimaced as I replied to

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a half-vampire

scowled. She didn’t

stay for dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me

light, occasionally drifting over to

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble

hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d

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

last comment, flashing me one

him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad about us

house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla, and all

faked a shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with

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

eyes lit up, and

you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost your pie

jaw dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue

your Dad.” Grandma

missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed

afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to distract me on what

headed back to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down the hallway

and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming from

Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs

it was Maya

with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we need you at your

inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled my

out, ‘He distracts me

my bedroom

and I

taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my mind shudder, quaking under

to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped quaking, did

Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet

I nodded, doing my best

got this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed

be fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me

the house was easier than I expected. Little did Alpha Asher know, but Tyler and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway. I even went

the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door

make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured

sound.’ I chuckled lightly,

murmured, ‘We need a clear

as i headed towards the other

into the forest. It was getting more difficult 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

coming for my life, or Alpha

the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my

Maya

this.’ Breyona murmured through

with you the entire time.’ Mason nodded, and I could

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

swimming hole, noticing how different

hole was where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time

looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket

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