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.

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

depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading up to our

on the shelf, and moved onto the

it took me,

memory. Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each

larger than

stepped back to observe my handiwork,

my eyes,

the sun was beginning to set

my body was

had the

head instantly, ‘How

her voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting a

all done.’ I grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every memory tucked

Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

I shrugged, ‘Maybe

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem very

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

light, occasionally drifting

help but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching

near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face.

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

last comment, flashing me one of his old

really?” I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so

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

faked a shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a pot

days old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to think

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he

Grandma scolded,

at him, sticking my tongue

mock your Dad.” Grandma

Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he

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 on what was

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

pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After

cross the hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness

was Maya who reminded

but I could still

me,

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

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door

and I was practically vibrating with

breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made

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

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

I nodded, doing my best to keep my

this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his

sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still

My footsteps were light

sliding glass door, remembering how the

it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my

sound.’ I chuckled

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need

mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping

It was getting more difficult to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure

sound was either a Vampire coming for my

test was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my bookshelves shuddering in

Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured through

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

a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how different it

had come to relax, to get time away

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

the minutes ticked by much

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nature were absent. Not a

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