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.

Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler

script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading up to our encounter in the

back on the

it took me, as time seemed to be still

Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the memories being placed

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

my handiwork, satisfied with what I

I opened my eyes, I

was beginning to set in

body was incredibly

I had the most k****r

filled my head instantly, ‘How did it

the sound of her voice in my head, my

all done.’ I grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe

She didn’t seem

me stay for dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’

was light, occasionally drifting

where he is.” Dad frowned,

a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d live at the beach if he

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

his last comment, flashing me

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

came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla,

chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a pot

pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully,

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

dare.” Grandma scolded,

and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue

your Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

in her eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t blame Sean when

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

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

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

me into his bedroom. The soreness

was Maya who reminded

but I could still

inhibit me, Maya.’ I

you.’ Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We don’t need

my bedroom

by slowly, and I

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

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

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

Lola?’ Breyona

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to

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

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

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 clear from Alpha Asher’s

door, remembering how the front

you make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We

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

took 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 say

coming for my life,

test was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my bookshelves

Maya urged

can do this.’ Breyona murmured through the

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

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

hole, noticing how different

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

night, the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters

early, and the minutes ticked by

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a

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