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.

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

pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with

the book back on the shelf, and moved onto the

how long it took me, as time seemed to be still in my

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

larger than the others, the cover a startling shade of

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

opened my eyes, I realized

beginning to set in

my body was incredibly

I had the most

head instantly,

of her voice in my head, my dull bedroom

as I replied

Maya frowned skeptically,

I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

Maya scowled. She

to let me stay for dinner, Dad grumbled

conversation was light, occasionally drifting

Dad frowned, scratching at the

with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d live at the beach

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

flashing me one

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

has smelled funny.” Dad shook

a shudder and chuckled as

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

eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom a

Grandma scolded,

jaw dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in

Grandma turned with her eyebrow

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

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

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

throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile

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

once, it was Maya who reminded

go messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing.

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled

distracts me too. We don’t need distractions

frowned, giving my bedroom door one last

by slowly, and I was practically

bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made

I needed complete 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 stand from the

Breyona and

ready, Lola?’ Breyona

I nodded, doing my

this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed and

‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s

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

the sliding glass door, remembering

make it out?’ Breyona’s

sound.’ I chuckled

‘We need a clear

my mind clear as i headed towards the other side

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

my

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

Lola.’ Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured through

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

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

hole, noticing how different it looked at

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

mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were

early, and the minutes ticked by

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

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