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.

after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my mind, filling the

each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading

tucked the book back on the shelf, and

took me, as time seemed to be still

books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the memories being

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

back to observe my handiwork,

I opened my eyes, I

beginning to set in the

my body

I had the

my head

of her voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights igniting

I grimaced as I

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t be

seem too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem very

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

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over to

Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble on his

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

Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was nice having another man

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

I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad

you and your Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes glistening with amusement. “Lilac, vanilla,

and chuckled as Grandma whacked him with a

old pizza.” Grandma shook

Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave

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

I snickered at him, sticking

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow

us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but

let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to distract me on what was to

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

out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt.

knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my

it was Maya

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

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’

you.’ Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too.

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

slowly, and

my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the

the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped quaking, did I

Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled my

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

doing my best

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

them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no

expected. Little did Alpha Asher know, but Tyler and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway. I even went as far as to hold my breath, only breathing when

the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to squeak

make it out?’ Breyona’s

chuckled lightly, ‘No one

Maya murmured, ‘We need a

keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of

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, dragging me away before I could

sound was either a Vampire coming for my life,

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

Lola.’ Maya urged

can do this.’ Breyona murmured

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

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

to the swimming hole,

was where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get

hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking

the

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usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest was holding it’s

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