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.

went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my mind, filling the

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

on the

had no idea how long it took me, as

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

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

to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

opened my eyes, I

beginning to set in

my body was incredibly

the most k****r

filled my head

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

grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every

was that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

scowled. She didn’t seem very

stay for dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over to

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching

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

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

flashing me one of his old

shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s

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

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a pot

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

eyes lit up, and he

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

jaw dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue

Grandma turned with

easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed

afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time

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

on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming from Alpha

bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his

was Maya who reminded

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

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

out, ‘He distracts me

frowned, giving my bedroom door one last

and I was

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

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

Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s

Lola?’ Breyona

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

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

myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way,

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 clear from

door, remembering how

out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No

Maya murmured, ‘We

the other

deep 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

a Vampire coming for my

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

Lola.’ Maya

can do this.’ Breyona murmured

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

becoming clearer in

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing

had come to relax, to get time

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

the minutes ticked by much

11:59

absent. Not

12:00

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