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.

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

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

the book back on the shelf, and moved

no idea how long it took me, as

books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the memories being

Asher, every last one of them. His book was larger than the others, the cover a

back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

my eyes,

the sun was beginning to set in

body was

I had the most

head instantly,

cringed at the sound of her voice in my head,

all done.’ I grimaced as I replied to her,

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

hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem very

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

light, occasionally

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

shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He

Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was nice

his last comment, flashing me one

my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous

the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes

a shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a

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

lit up, and he gave his Mom a

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

snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in

Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed

our 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 me

ten o’clock, slipping down

a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I

dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs agreed.

it was

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

me, Maya.’ I

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

frowned, giving my bedroom door

ticked by slowly, and I was

on the edge of my bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my mind

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

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded

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

his usual happy tone

I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way he’ll let

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

glass door, remembering how

make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured

chuckled lightly,

murmured, ‘We need a

as i headed towards the other side

It was getting more difficult to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me

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

into view. My heart lurched and sped

Maya

this.’ Breyona murmured through the

Mason nodded, and I

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

hole, noticing how

had come to relax, to get

swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking

and the minutes ticked by much

11:59

absent. Not a single cricket chirped.

12:00

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