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.

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

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

book back on the shelf, and moved onto the next

idea how long it took me, as time seemed

hard cover books, short books, withered books.

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

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I

my eyes, I realized

beginning to set in

body was

the most

voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did it

in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting

I replied to her, ‘Every memory tucked

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically,

I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem

for dinner, Dad grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me in

was light, occasionally drifting

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

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

I hope he comes back soon.” Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It

last comment, flashing me one of his old

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

your Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a

old pizza.” Grandma shook her head

Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom a

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

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

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

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

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

to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping

a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear

to cross the hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into

it was Maya

Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her

inhibit me,

pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We

my bedroom door one last longing

by slowly, and I

to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my

my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled my

Lola?’ Breyona sounded

as I can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to

Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his usual

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

footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway. I even went as far as to hold my breath, only breathing

out the sliding glass door, remembering how

Breyona’s voice murmured in

chuckled lightly, ‘No

Maya murmured, ‘We

my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town,

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 could

sound was either a Vampire coming for my life, or

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

Lola.’ Maya

this.’ Breyona murmured

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

to picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The

the swimming hole, noticing how different

come to relax, to

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

early, and the minutes ticked by much too

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

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