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

down at the book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever

the shelf, and moved onto

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

hard cover books, short books, withered

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

handiwork, satisfied with

my eyes, I realized

the sun was beginning to set in

body was incredibly

I had the most k****r

Maya’s voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did

her voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting

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

skeptically, ‘Grandma said it

shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

scowled. She

Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me

occasionally drifting over to

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

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

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

last comment, flashing me one

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

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

as Grandma whacked him with a pot

shook her head pitifully,

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he

scolded, “You’ve lost

at him, sticking my tongue out in his

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

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

dinner, and after dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time

pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down the

of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming

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

it was Maya who

him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we need

Asher doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled my

‘He distracts me too. We don’t need distractions

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door one

and I

my nerves. Each wave of anxiety

my mind

and Mason’s

Lola?’ Breyona

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to keep my nerves

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

Tyler’s

Little did Alpha Asher know, but Tyler and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light

out the sliding glass door, remembering

out?’ Breyona’s voice

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

my mind clear as i headed towards the other

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

Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha

test was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped

Lola.’ Maya

do this.’ Breyona murmured through the

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

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

hole,

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

hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were

arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much too

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nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest

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