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.

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, filling the

depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all

the book back on the shelf,

how long it took me, as time seemed to

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

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

stepped back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what

opened my eyes, I

the sun was beginning to set

body was

had the most

Maya’s voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did it

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

I grimaced as I

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

scowled. She didn’t

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

was light, occasionally drifting over

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble on

the hint of a smile

soon.” Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was nice having

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

cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous

has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes

shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a

old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully,

eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom a sheepish

dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve

him, sticking my tongue out in

Grandma turned

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

pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time

to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down the

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

until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs agreed.

was Maya

but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan

inhibit me, Maya.’ I

out, ‘He distracts me too.

giving my bedroom

by slowly, and I was

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

was right, I needed complete control over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my

Breyona and Mason’s voice

Breyona sounded tired,

nodded, doing

chimed in, his usual happy tone

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

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, only breathing

slipped out the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door

it out?’ Breyona’s voice

chuckled lightly, ‘No one

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

the other side of town, stopping when the forest line came

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 Alpha

was either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha

came into view. My heart lurched

Maya

this.’ Breyona murmured

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

becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped their shuddering and remained

swimming hole, noticing how different it looked at

swimming hole was where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time away from his

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

early, and the minutes

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silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not

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