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.

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

full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading up to our encounter in the

back on the shelf, and moved onto

how long it took me, as time seemed to be still in

books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different and unique as the

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

back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I had

eyes, I realized

the sun was beginning to

my body was incredibly

I had the

head instantly, ‘How did it

cringed at the sound of her voice in my

as I replied to

was that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it wouldn’t be

seem too hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s a half-vampire

Maya scowled. She

dinner, Dad grumbled

light, occasionally drifting

can’t help but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned, scratching at the stubble

the hint of a

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

his last comment, flashing me one

him, shooting Grandma an

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

and chuckled as

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

eyes lit up, and

scolded, “You’ve lost your pie

at him,

Dad.” Grandma turned with

eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t blame Sean when I had left for an entire

after dramatic begging, Grandma 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 come

headed back to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping

of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile

me into

was Maya who reminded

right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I

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

frowned, giving my

minutes ticked by slowly, and I was

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

emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped quaking, did I stand from the

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice

Breyona sounded

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

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

sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in

from the house was easier than I 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

glass door, remembering how

Breyona’s voice murmured in

sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We

clear as i headed towards the

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

for my life, or Alpha Asher coming for my

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

Maya

do this.’ Breyona murmured through the

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

tried to picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how

I had come to relax, to

the middle of the night, the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking

and the

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent.

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