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.

through the pack house, his Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together.

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

back on the shelf, and moved onto the

idea how long it took me, as time seemed to

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

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

observe my handiwork, satisfied with what I had

my eyes, I realized

was beginning to set in

body was

I had the

filled my head instantly, ‘How did

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

I grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every memory

frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said it

shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

She didn’t seem

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

conversation was light, occasionally

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

somewhere with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face.

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

flashing

shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s

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

chuckled as Grandma whacked

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

pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he

Grandma scolded,

snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in

Dad.” Grandma

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

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

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

pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming from Alpha Asher’s

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

was Maya who

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

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

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

giving my

ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating

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

tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only

Breyona and Mason’s voice filled my

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet

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

chimed in, his usual happy tone

if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s

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

slipped out the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door

make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured

sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a clear

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

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

a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Asher coming for my

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

Lola.’ Maya urged

this.’ Breyona murmured through

Mason nodded, and I

picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer

over to the swimming hole, noticing

and I had come to relax, to get time away

looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat still

arrived early, and the minutes ticked

11:59

nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped.

12:00

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