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.

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

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

tucked the book back on the shelf, and moved onto the next

it took me,

withered books. Each were as

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 into the

my handiwork, satisfied with what

opened my eyes, I

was beginning to

body

the most k****r

voice filled my head instantly, ‘How

in my head, my

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

skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t

too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

Maya scowled. She

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

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over

is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble on his

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

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

last comment, flashing me one of his

shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad about us

funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla, and all those

shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a pot

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

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave his

dare.” Grandma scolded,

dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out

Dad.” Grandma turned with her

and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but

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

pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down the hallway and into my

out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a

bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs agreed. We

once, it was Maya who reminded

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

me, Maya.’

‘He distracts me too.

my bedroom door one last

slowly, and I was

deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave

calming my mind as best I could. Only when the

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded

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

his usual

I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in

years sneaking around his house. 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 Alpha Asher’s

door, remembering how the front door used to squeak

you make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my

I chuckled lightly, ‘No

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

the other side of

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

Vampire coming for my

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

Maya

can do this.’ Breyona

you the entire time.’ Mason nodded, and

a clear oasis becoming clearer in my

to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked at

to relax, to get time away

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

early, and the minutes ticked by much too

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absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The

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