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, filling the pages of the

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

back on the shelf,

idea how long it took me, as time

books, withered books. Each were as

them. His book was larger than the others,

to observe my handiwork, satisfied

opened my eyes, I realized

was beginning to set

my body was incredibly

I had the most

my head

voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights

I replied

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it

too hard.’ I shrugged,

scowled. She didn’t seem very

grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me in for a

was light, occasionally

he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at

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

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

his last comment, flashing me

Grandma an incredulous glance.

since you and your Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening

shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked

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

eyes lit up, and he

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

I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out

your Dad.” Grandma turned with

I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed

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

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

pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt.

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

once, it was Maya

messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled

distracts

giving my

minutes ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

nerves.

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

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet

nodded, doing my best to keep my nerves from

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

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 he’ll let

did Alpha Asher know, but Tyler and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light

door, remembering

you make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

murmured, ‘We

towards the

getting more difficult to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear at any moment, dragging me away before I could

either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Asher

My heart lurched and

Maya urged

Breyona murmured through

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

leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in

to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked

I had come to relax, to get

looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark,

early, and the

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absent. Not a single cricket

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