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.

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

the book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading

book back on the shelf, and

no idea how long it took me, as

books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as

was larger than the

stepped back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I had

opened my eyes, I

sun was beginning to set in

my body was incredibly

the most

Maya’s voice filled my head instantly, ‘How

voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting

all done.’ I grimaced as I replied

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

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

scowled. She didn’t seem

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

was light, occasionally drifting over

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

warm, somewhere with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d live at

back soon.” Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was

flashing me one of his old

I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous

smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with

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

and he gave his Mom a

you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve

and I snickered at him, sticking my

your Dad.” Grandma turned with her

clear

afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family.

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

out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could

he dragged me into

was

can’t go messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If

inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled my

distracts you.’ Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me

my bedroom door one

and I

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

over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice

Breyona

ready as I can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to keep my nerves

Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed

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

had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway. I even went as far as to hold my breath, only breathing when

remembering how the front

make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in

sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the

walked 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

my life, or Alpha Asher coming for my

the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched

Lola.’ Maya urged

this.’ Breyona

entire time.’ Mason nodded, and I could practically see the

to picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in

to the swimming hole, noticing how

swimming hole was where Tyler and I had come to relax, to

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

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much

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The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a

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