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.

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

each

back on the shelf, and moved onto the next

took me, as time seemed to be

books, withered books. Each

one of them. His book was larger than the others,

back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

my eyes, I realized

sun was beginning to set

body was

had the most

filled my head instantly, ‘How did

my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting

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

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t

too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

scowled. She

Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me in for

occasionally drifting

wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble on

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

but his face held

his last comment, flashing me one of his

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

your Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla, and all those sweet

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a

shook her head pitifully, “And

and he gave his Mom a sheepish

you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost

dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in his

Dad.” Grandma turned with her

easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get

let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to

to the pack house around ten o’clock,

stripped out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve

cross the hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my

was

go messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still

inhibit me, Maya.’ I

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

my bedroom door one

ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

my nerves. Each wave

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

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best

Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone

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

but Tyler and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept

door, remembering how the

Breyona’s voice murmured

I chuckled lightly, ‘No

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

to keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of

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,

Vampire coming for my life,

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

Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured

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

anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how

come to relax, to get time

night, the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like

arrived early, and the minutes ticked by

11:59

absent. Not a single cricket chirped.

12:00

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