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 homecoming dance

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

tucked the book back on the shelf, and moved

had no idea how long it took me, as time seemed to

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

was larger than the others, the

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what

eyes,

sun was beginning to

body was

had the most

voice filled my head instantly,

in my head, my

grimaced as I replied

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t be

hard.’ I shrugged,

Maya scowled. She didn’t

Dad grumbled a

light, occasionally drifting over to

where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at

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

his face held less worry. “It was nice

his last comment, flashing me one of his old

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

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

chuckled as Grandma

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

lit up, and he gave his Mom

dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost

I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her

us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t blame Sean when I had left for an entire

some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time

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 could hear

dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my

it was Maya who

can’t go messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still

Asher doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I

distracts me too.

giving my bedroom door one last longing

ticked by slowly, and

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

control over 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

Breyona and Mason’s

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

nodded, doing my best to keep my

Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded

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

house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway.

out the sliding glass door, remembering how the front

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

sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

‘We need a clear

tried to keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other

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

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

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

Lola.’ Maya

this.’ Breyona

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

anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming

hole, noticing how

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

looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear

the minutes ticked

11:59

usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a

12:00

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