Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Chapter 43

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.

Tyler and I running through the pack house, his Mom chasing after us. The time we went to the homecoming dance together. Every memory I had of Tyler pulsed through my mind, filling the pages of the book.

I looked down at the book, the pages were full. Messy script depicted each memory I ever had with Tyler, all leading

back on the shelf, and

idea how long it took me, as time seemed to be

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

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

handiwork, satisfied with what I had

I opened my eyes, I

the sun was beginning

my body

I had the most

filled my head instantly, ‘How did

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

I

that easy?’ Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

hard.’ I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

Maya scowled. She didn’t

grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me in for

light, occasionally drifting over to

can’t help but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned,

the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said

soon.” Dad nodded, but his face held less worry. “It was

at his last comment, flashing me one

Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad about

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

as Grandma whacked

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

lit up, and he gave his Mom a

Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost

at him,

mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with

in her 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

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

ten o’clock, slipping

of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming from

until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness

was Maya who

her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we

inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled

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

I frowned, giving my bedroom

minutes ticked by slowly, and I was practically

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

complete control over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only

minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona

doing my best to keep my nerves from my

got this, Lola.’ Mason chimed in, his usual

be fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested

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

remembering how

you make it out?’ Breyona’s

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one

murmured, ‘We need

mind clear as i headed towards the other side

my mind clear. Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Asher would appear at

my

test was when the swimming hole came into view. My

Lola.’ Maya urged

Breyona murmured

nodded, and I could practically see the goofy grin

leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped their shuddering and

to the swimming hole, noticing how

to relax, to get time away from

clear waters were dark, looking like murky

arrived early, and the minutes

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of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest was holding

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