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.

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

book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all

tucked the book back on the

took me, as time seemed

book, memory after memory. Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books.

His book was larger than the others, the cover a startling

back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

my eyes, I realized

beginning to set in the

body was incredibly

I had the most

filled my head instantly,

in my head, my

I replied to her,

skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t

seem too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem

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

conversation was light, occasionally

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned,

I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d

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

comment, flashing me one of

really?” I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous

smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla, and all those

chuckled as Grandma whacked

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

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave

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

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

Grandma turned with her eyebrow

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 couldn’t blame Sean when I had left for

let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped

ten

pair of leggings and a long

Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs agreed. We wanted more of

it was

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

inhibit me,

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

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

by slowly, and I was practically vibrating with

my bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my mind shudder, quaking under the

picture the oasis, calming my mind as

and Mason’s voice filled my

Lola?’ Breyona sounded

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to

Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed

sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested

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 clear

sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to

Breyona’s voice murmured in

and sound.’ I chuckled

Maya murmured, ‘We

keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other

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 Alpha Asher would

Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming for

was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my bookshelves shuddering in

Lola.’ Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona

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

me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked

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

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

early, and the minutes ticked by much too

11:59

absent.

12:00

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