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.

time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my mind, filling the pages of the

I looked down at the book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading up to our encounter

the

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

short books, withered books. Each

His book was larger than

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what

eyes, I

sun was beginning to

body was incredibly

the most

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

of her voice in my head,

I grimaced as I replied to

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

hard.’ I shrugged,

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem

was happy to let me stay for dinner, Dad grumbled

occasionally drifting over

where he is.” Dad frowned,

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

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

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one

I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad about

back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his

shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked

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

eyes lit up, and

scolded, “You’ve lost your pie

snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in his

Grandma turned

was also clear

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

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

my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I

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

it was Maya who

can’t go messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel

Asher doesn’t inhibit me,

Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me

my bedroom door

slowly, and I was practically vibrating

edge of my bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave

I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could.

and Mason’s voice filled my

Lola?’ Breyona

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

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

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 anyone hurt

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

glass door, remembering how the front door used to

it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in

sound.’ I chuckled lightly,

‘We need a

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

a deep 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 Asher would appear at any moment, dragging me away before I could

Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming for

swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my

Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured through

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

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

swimming hole, noticing how different it looked at

where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time

clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat still

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much too

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest

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