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.

we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through

Messy script depicted each memory I

book back on the shelf,

had no idea how long it took me, as time seemed to

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

larger than the others, the cover a startling shade of black, flecks

my handiwork,

opened my eyes,

beginning to

my body was

the most k****r

voice filled my head

in my

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

frowned skeptically,

shrugged,

scowled. She didn’t

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

occasionally drifting over

wonder where he is.” Dad

shrugged, the hint of a smile forming

Dad nodded, but his

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one of

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

funny.” Dad shook his head,

and chuckled as Grandma

Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to think I made an apple pie

up, and he gave his Mom a

you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost your pie

and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in his

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with

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

to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping

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

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

was Maya who reminded

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

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

out, ‘He distracts

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom

minutes ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating with

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

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

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded

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

chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed

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

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

sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to squeak

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

chuckled lightly, ‘No one

Maya murmured, ‘We

my mind clear as i headed towards the other side

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 any moment, dragging me away before I could

coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming for my

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

Lola.’ Maya urged

this.’ Breyona

entire time.’ Mason nodded, and I could practically see the

my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how

I had come to relax, to get time away

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

arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much

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

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