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

book back on the

no idea how long it took me, as time seemed to be still in

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

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

to observe my handiwork,

I opened my eyes, I realized

was beginning

my body was incredibly

the most k****r

Maya’s voice filled my head

cringed at the sound of her voice in my head, my dull bedroom

grimaced as I

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

I shrugged, ‘Maybe it’s

Maya scowled. She didn’t seem

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

conversation was light, occasionally

Dad frowned, scratching

by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile

but his face held less worry. “It

at his last comment, flashing me one

Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so

your Grandma came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his

chuckled as Grandma whacked

shook her head pitifully, “And to think I made an apple pie for

Dad’s eyes lit up, and he

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

and I snickered at him,

Grandma

of us. It was also clear he missed

Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what

ten o’clock, slipping down the hallway

pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling

hall and knock, to bother Alpha Asher until he dragged me

it was Maya who reminded

with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we

doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I

pointed out, ‘He distracts me too.

right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door one

by slowly, and I was practically vibrating with

to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made

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

Breyona and

Breyona

doing my best to keep my nerves

chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded

fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way

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 I was clear

glass door, remembering how the front door used

you make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my

chuckled

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a

to keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the forest line came into

took a deep breath 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

my life, or Alpha Asher coming

when the swimming hole came into view. My

Maya urged

this.’ Breyona

nodded, and I could practically

oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The

the swimming hole, noticing how different

I had come to relax, to get time away from his duties as future

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

had arrived early, and the

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nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped.

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