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.

The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my

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

back on the shelf, and

long it took me, as time seemed to be still in

bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different

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

to observe my handiwork, satisfied

eyes, I

beginning to set in the

body was incredibly

had the most

filled my head instantly, ‘How did

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

I grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every memory

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically,

too hard.’ I shrugged,

She didn’t

Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled

was light, occasionally drifting over

help but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the

beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said

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

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one of his

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

funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla, and

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

old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And

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

Grandma scolded,

and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her

eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear

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

house around ten o’clock, slipping down

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

bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his

it was

but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan

me, Maya.’ I

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

I frowned, giving my

by slowly, and I was

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

emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s

Breyona

be.’ I nodded, doing my best to

chimed in, his usual happy tone

fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way

and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and

remembering how

out?’ Breyona’s

chuckled lightly, ‘No one

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need

headed towards the other side of town, stopping when

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

a Vampire coming for my

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

Maya urged

do this.’ Breyona murmured through

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

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

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how

had come to relax, to get time away from his duties

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

had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much

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

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