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.

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,

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

the book back on the shelf, and moved onto the next

no idea how long it took me,

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

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

to observe my handiwork, satisfied

my eyes,

was beginning

body

I had the most

my head

her voice in my head, my dull

done.’ I grimaced as I replied

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma

shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a half-vampire

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem very

grumbled

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over to

can’t help but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the

the hint of a smile forming on my face.

back soon.” Dad nodded, but his

his last comment, flashing me one

Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad

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

faked a shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a pot

odor and days old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to think

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom a

don’t you dare.” Grandma scolded,

and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in

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 to get away. I

what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It

headed back to the pack house around ten o’clock,

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

me into his bedroom.

once, it was Maya who

could still feel

me, Maya.’ I rolled

Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts

frowned, giving my bedroom door one

by slowly, and I was

to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my

I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

Breyona sounded

I can be.’ I nodded, doing my best

in, his usual happy

I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s

the 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 when I was

out the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to squeak

Breyona’s voice

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

‘We need a clear

headed towards the

difficult to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had

was either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha

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

Lola.’ Maya

Breyona murmured through the

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

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

walked over to the swimming hole,

Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time

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

and the

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were absent. Not a single cricket

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