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.

his Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance

were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever

the book back on the shelf, and moved onto

it took me, as time seemed to

short books, withered books. Each

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

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what

opened my eyes, I realized

the sun was beginning

my body was incredibly

I had the most k****r

Maya’s voice filled my head instantly, ‘How

my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting a

grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem

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

was light, occasionally

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

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

but his face held less

at his last comment, flashing me one of

Grandma an incredulous glance.

house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head,

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him

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

Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom a sheepish

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

at him,

your Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t blame

The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family.

around ten o’clock, slipping down the

stripped out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming

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

it was Maya who reminded

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

inhibit me, Maya.’

you.’ Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We don’t

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door one last longing

and I was practically

deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my

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

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s

ready, Lola?’ Breyona

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

got this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his

or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way he’ll let anyone

the house was easier 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 hallway. I even went as

the sliding glass door, remembering how the

out?’ Breyona’s voice

I chuckled lightly, ‘No

Maya murmured, ‘We need a

to keep 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

coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming

came into view. My heart lurched and sped up,

Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured

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

to picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped their shuddering

hole, noticing how

swimming hole was where Tyler and I had come to relax,

night, the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear

had arrived early, and the minutes

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The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a

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