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.

I running through the pack house, his Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through

Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading up

the shelf,

it took me, as time

withered

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

my handiwork,

opened my eyes,

beginning

my body was incredibly

the most

my head instantly, ‘How did

cringed at the sound of her voice in my head, my dull

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

was that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t

too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

scowled. She didn’t seem very

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

was light, occasionally drifting over to

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

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

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

at his last comment, flashing me one of

eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s

Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla, and

as Grandma whacked

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

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave

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

at him, sticking my tongue out in

Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away.

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 to come

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

and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could

Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his

it was Maya who

now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is

me, Maya.’ I rolled

‘He distracts me too.

right.’ I frowned, giving my

minutes ticked by slowly, and

breaths to calm my nerves. Each

calming my mind as

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to

Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his usual

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

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 hallway. I even went as far as to hold my breath, only breathing when I was

door, remembering how the front

you make it out?’ Breyona’s

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No

‘We need

my mind clear as i headed towards the

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

was either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming for

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

Maya

Breyona murmured through the

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

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

hole, noticing how

I had come to relax, to get

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

arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much too

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absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest

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