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.

I running through 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 my mind,

looked down at the book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory

book back on the shelf,

had no idea how long it took me, as time seemed to be still in my

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

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

stepped back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

eyes, I

beginning to

my body was

I had the

my head

my head,

I replied to her, ‘Every memory tucked

frowned skeptically,

seem too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe

scowled. She

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

light, occasionally

he is.” Dad frowned, scratching

I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on

Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was nice having another man

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one of his old cheeky

I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma

came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac,

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a pot

of body odor and days old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to think I made an

and he

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

dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue

Dad.” Grandma turned with

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 an entire

some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to distract me on

pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down

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

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

once, it was Maya

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

Asher doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’

distracts

giving my bedroom

minutes ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

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

right, I needed complete control over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves

and Mason’s

Breyona sounded tired,

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

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

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

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 far as to hold my breath,

glass door, remembering how the

out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my

chuckled lightly, ‘No one

Maya murmured, ‘We need a

clear as i headed towards the other

deep breath and walked into the forest. It was getting more difficult to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning

coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming

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

Maya

this.’ Breyona murmured through

nodded, and I could practically see

a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped their shuddering and

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how different

hole was where Tyler and I had come to

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

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked

11:59

The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped.

12:00

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