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.

and I running through the pack house, his Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming

down at the book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler,

the shelf, and moved onto

took me, as time seemed to be still

memory after memory. Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the

of Alpha Asher, every last one of them. His book was larger than the others, the cover a startling shade of black, flecks of silver embedded

my handiwork, satisfied

my eyes, I realized

was beginning to set in

body was

the most k****r

head instantly,

her voice in my head, my

done.’ I grimaced as I replied

easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

seem too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

scowled. She didn’t

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

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the

probably somewhere warm, somewhere with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on

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

snickered at his last comment, flashing me

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

Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening

chuckled as Grandma

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

and he

you dare.” Grandma scolded,

jaw dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my

Grandma

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

dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some

ten o’clock, slipping

a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling

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

was Maya

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

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

Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We

my bedroom

ticked by slowly, and I was practically

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

was right, I needed complete control over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as

and Mason’s voice

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet

doing my best to keep my

chimed in, his

sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s

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 sliding glass door, remembering how the front

out?’ Breyona’s

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

murmured, ‘We need

towards the

to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear at any moment,

for my life, or Alpha Asher coming

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

Maya

can do this.’ Breyona murmured through the

and I could practically see the goofy

tried to picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing

come to relax, to get time

and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink

and the minutes ticked

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nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest

12:00

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