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.

house, his Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my

script depicted each memory

the shelf, and

me, as time seemed to

withered books. Each were

finished with my memories of Alpha Asher, every last one of them. His book was larger than the others, the

my handiwork, satisfied with what I

eyes, I realized

was beginning to

body

had the

my head

the sound of her voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting a painful

I grimaced as I replied to

was that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it

shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

scowled. She didn’t

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

was light, occasionally drifting

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

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

his face held less worry. “It was nice having

snickered at his last comment, flashing me one of his old cheeky

cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous

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

faked a shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with

Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And to think I made an apple

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

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

and I snickered at him,

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned

had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but

begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family.

to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down the hallway and into

throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After

Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my

once, it was Maya who reminded

I could still

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

Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We

my bedroom door one last

ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

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

my

and Mason’s voice

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

can be.’ I nodded, doing my best

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

I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s

house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway. I even went as far as to hold

slipped out the sliding glass door, remembering

Breyona’s voice murmured in my

and sound.’ I chuckled

‘We

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

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

coming for my life, or Alpha Asher

My heart

Lola.’ Maya

can do this.’ Breyona

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

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

hole,

where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time away from his duties as future

the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters

had arrived early, and the minutes

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

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