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.

after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of

were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading up to our

tucked the book back on the shelf, and

took me, as time seemed to be still

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

memories of Alpha Asher, every last one of them. His book was larger than

my handiwork, satisfied with

eyes, I realized three

beginning to set in the

my body was incredibly

I had the most k****r

voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did it

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

I replied to her, ‘Every memory tucked

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

shrugged, ‘Maybe

scowled. She didn’t

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

was light, occasionally

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

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

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

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one

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

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

shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him

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

lit up, and he gave his

dare.” Grandma scolded,

I snickered at him, sticking my

Grandma turned with her

clear he

exactly what I needed, some carefree

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

on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could

wanted to cross the hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into

was Maya who

Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing.

doesn’t inhibit me,

Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We don’t need

right.’ I frowned, giving my

by slowly, and I was practically

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

to picture the oasis, calming my mind as

and Mason’s voice filled my

Lola?’ Breyona sounded

I nodded, doing my best to keep my nerves from my

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

I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way he’ll

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 as far as to hold my breath, only breathing when I was

the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to squeak

Breyona’s voice

I chuckled lightly,

Maya murmured, ‘We need a

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

Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear

my life, or

My heart lurched and sped

Lola.’ Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured through

Mason nodded, and I could practically see the goofy grin

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

swimming hole,

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

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

and the minutes ticked by

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest was holding it’s

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