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 mind, filling the pages

script depicted each memory I

the shelf, and moved

no idea how long it took me, as time seemed

withered books. Each were as different and unique as the

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

stepped back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what

opened my eyes,

sun was beginning to set

my body

had the most k****r

filled my head

the sound of her voice in my head,

I grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every memory

skeptically, ‘Grandma said it

I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

scowled. She

dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me

occasionally

can’t help but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble

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

hope he comes back soon.” Dad nodded, but his

comment, flashing me one of his old

shooting Grandma an incredulous

you and your Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook

faked a shudder and chuckled as

shook her head pitifully, “And to think I made an apple pie

up, and he

don’t you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve

dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue

Dad.” Grandma turned with

could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t

afternoon was exactly what I

around ten

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

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

it was Maya who

could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we need you at your

Asher doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled

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

my bedroom door

slowly, and I was

still on the edge of my bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves.

over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped

and Mason’s voice

Lola?’ Breyona sounded

be.’ I nodded, doing my best

this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his

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

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

slipped out the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to

you make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly,

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the forest line

breath and 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 appear at any moment,

sound was either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha

view. My heart lurched and sped up, my bookshelves shuddering in my

Maya

Breyona murmured

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

clear oasis becoming

the swimming hole,

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

the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat still under the

and the minutes ticked by much too

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The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single

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