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.

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,

the

idea how long it took me, as time seemed

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

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

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what

my eyes, I realized three

was beginning to set

body was incredibly

I had the most k****r

my head instantly, ‘How did

cringed at the sound of her voice in my head, my

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

frowned skeptically,

hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

She

grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me

was light, occasionally drifting over

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching

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

soon.” Dad nodded, but his face held

snickered at his last comment, flashing

him, shooting Grandma an incredulous

shook

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a

pizza.” Grandma shook her head

lit up, and he gave his Mom

Grandma scolded,

him, sticking

mock 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

what

to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping

a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming from Alpha

hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness

once, it was Maya who reminded

still feel her longing. ‘If

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled

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

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door one

slowly, and I was practically vibrating with

on the edge of my bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves.

I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as

Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet

nodded, doing my best to keep my nerves

in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed

was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way he’ll let anyone

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,

door, remembering how the front door used to squeak

Breyona’s voice murmured

I chuckled lightly, ‘No

murmured, ‘We need

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

was getting more difficult to keep my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on

sound was either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Asher

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

Lola.’ Maya

this.’ Breyona

the entire time.’ Mason nodded, and

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

swimming hole, noticing

Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time away from his

threatening. The usual clear waters

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by

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The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest was

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