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.

time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of

full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever

back on the shelf, and moved

how long it took me,

after book, memory after memory. Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the memories being placed within

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

observe my handiwork, satisfied with

opened my eyes, I realized

was beginning to

body

I had the most k****r

voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did

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

I replied

skeptically, ‘Grandma

too hard.’ I shrugged,

scowled. She

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

occasionally drifting

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at

beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on

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

at his last comment, flashing me one of

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

back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his

a shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him

odor and days old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to

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

scolded, “You’ve lost your

snickered at him, sticking my tongue

your Dad.” Grandma turned

twinkled in her eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I

what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to distract me on

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

and a long sleeve

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

was Maya who reminded

with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we need you at

inhibit me,

out, ‘He distracts me too. We don’t need distractions

I frowned, giving my bedroom

by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

calm my nerves. Each wave of

picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

doing my

got this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his usual

be fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way

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

remembering how the front door used to

make it out?’ Breyona’s

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly,

Maya murmured, ‘We

my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the

took a deep 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 sure

Vampire coming for my life,

was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and

Lola.’ Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona

time.’ Mason nodded, and I

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

hole, noticing how

was where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time away

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

early, and the

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest was holding

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