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.

pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory

on the shelf, and

how long it took me, as time

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

last one of them. His book was larger than the others, the cover a

back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

I opened my eyes, I realized

beginning to set in the

my body was incredibly

had the

head instantly, ‘How

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

as I replied

skeptically,

I shrugged,

She

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

occasionally drifting

Dad frowned, scratching at

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

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

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one of

cocked my 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

as Grandma whacked him with a

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

eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom

don’t you dare.” Grandma scolded,

snickered at him, sticking my tongue

Grandma turned with her

us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away.

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

house around ten o’clock,

stripped out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt.

Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in

once, it was Maya who reminded

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

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’

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

my

ticked by slowly, and

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

to picture the oasis, calming my

Breyona and Mason’s

Breyona sounded

be.’ I nodded, doing

Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed

them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in

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

glass door, remembering how

out?’ Breyona’s

sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

‘We need

keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the forest line came

my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear

coming for my life, or Alpha Asher

into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my

Maya

this.’ Breyona murmured through

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

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

over to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked

to relax, to get time away from his duties as

usual clear waters were dark, looking

and the minutes ticked by much too

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usual sounds of nature were absent. Not

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