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.

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

tucked the book back on the shelf,

how long it took me, as time seemed to be

after memory. Leather bound books, hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each were as different

Alpha Asher, every last one of them. His book was larger

stepped back to observe my handiwork, satisfied with

I opened my eyes, I realized

sun was beginning

body was

had the most

voice filled my head instantly, ‘How did it

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

done.’ I grimaced as I

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

seem too hard.’ I shrugged,

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem

grumbled a ‘hello’ and pulled me in for

conversation was light, occasionally drifting over to

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

of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d live at the beach

hope he comes back soon.” Dad nodded, but his face

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

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

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

shudder and chuckled as Grandma

pizza.” Grandma shook her head pitifully, “And

up, and he gave his

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

him, sticking my

Grandma turned with her eyebrow

in her eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed

our dinner, and after dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some

ten o’clock, slipping

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

me into his

was

could still feel her longing. ‘If

inhibit me, Maya.’ I

distracts you.’ Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom

slowly, and I was practically vibrating with

nerves. Each

oasis, calming my

and Mason’s voice filled

ready, Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired,

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

Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded

‘If Tyler’s still

footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the

out the sliding glass door, remembering how

Breyona’s voice murmured

and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We

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 any moment, dragging me away

for my life, or Alpha Asher

came into view. My heart lurched and

Maya

this.’ Breyona

you the entire time.’ Mason nodded, and I could practically see the goofy grin

picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming

the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked

had come to relax, to get time away from his duties

threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it

early, and the minutes ticked by

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nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped. The entire forest was holding it’s

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