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.

time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of

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

on the

took me, as time

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

His book was larger than the others, the cover a startling shade of black, flecks of silver embedded into

to observe my handiwork, satisfied

opened my eyes,

beginning

my body

I had the most k****r

voice filled my head instantly,

her voice in my head, my dull bedroom

I

skeptically, ‘Grandma

seem too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

scowled. She

let me stay for dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over to

is.” Dad

probably somewhere warm, somewhere with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d live at

his face held less worry. “It was nice having another man

at his last comment, flashing me

him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance.

back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his

as Grandma whacked

of body odor and days old pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave

don’t you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost your pie

I snickered at him, sticking my

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her

also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t blame

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

pack house around ten o’clock,

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

and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me

once, it was Maya who reminded

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

Asher doesn’t inhibit me,

distracts me

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door one last longing

slowly, and I

calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made

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

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

be.’ I nodded, doing my best

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

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

years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and calculated

glass door, remembering how the front

Breyona’s voice murmured

I chuckled

Maya murmured, ‘We

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

a 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 any moment,

for my

came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my bookshelves shuddering in my

Lola.’ Maya urged

can do this.’ Breyona murmured

nodded, and

leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped

the swimming hole, noticing how different it

to relax, to get time away from his duties as

of the night, the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat still under

early, and the minutes ticked by

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was nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not

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