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.

to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of

script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading

back on the shelf, and moved onto

no idea how long it took me, as time

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

book was larger than the others, the cover a startling

my handiwork, satisfied

eyes, I

beginning to set in the

my body

had the most k****r

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

voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting a painful

I grimaced as I replied to her,

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a half-vampire

Maya scowled. She didn’t

stay for dinner, Dad grumbled

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over

Dad

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

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

comment, flashing me one of his old

eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an

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

faked a shudder and chuckled as Grandma

Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And

Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom

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

jaw dropped and I snickered at him,

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her

Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed

our dinner, and after dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with

ten o’clock, slipping down the

of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling

to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me

it was Maya

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

Asher doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’

distracts me

my bedroom door one last

minutes ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

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

oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped quaking, did I stand

and

ready, Lola?’ Breyona

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best

chimed in, his

be fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me

My footsteps were light and calculated as I

remembering how the front door used

out?’ Breyona’s voice

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

Maya murmured, ‘We need a clear

clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when

keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear at any moment, dragging

was either a Vampire coming for my life, or

into view. My heart lurched and sped up,

Lola.’ Maya

Breyona

nodded, and I could practically

anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped

swimming hole,

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

threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat

arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much

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sounds of nature were absent. Not

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