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.

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

the shelf, and

had no idea how long it took me, as time

hard cover books, short books, withered books. Each

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

my handiwork, satisfied with what

eyes,

was beginning to set in the

my body was incredibly

the most k****r

filled my head instantly, ‘How

voice in my head, my dull bedroom lights

grimaced as I replied to her, ‘Every memory

Maya frowned skeptically, ‘Grandma said

too hard.’ I shrugged,

She didn’t

let me stay for dinner, Dad grumbled

conversation was light, occasionally

but wonder where he is.” Dad frowned,

warm, somewhere with a beach near by.” I shrugged, the hint of a smile forming on my face. “He always said he’d live at the

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

at his last comment, flashing me

I cocked my eyebrow at him, shooting Grandma an incredulous glance. “What’s so bad about us

came back, the house has smelled funny.” Dad shook his head, his eyes

shudder and chuckled as Grandma whacked him

old pizza.” Grandma shook her

lit up, and he gave his Mom

dare.” Grandma scolded,

him, sticking my

Dad.” Grandma turned with

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

after dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my

pack house around ten o’clock, slipping

and a long

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

it was Maya who reminded

I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is

me, Maya.’

Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We

I frowned, giving my bedroom door

by slowly, and I was practically

taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the

oasis, calming my mind as

before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled

Lola?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet

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

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

them. ‘If Tyler’s still interested in me that

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

slipped out the sliding glass door, remembering how the

Breyona’s voice murmured in my

I chuckled lightly, ‘No

calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a clear

as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping

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

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

test was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and

Maya urged

Breyona murmured through

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

my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped

walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked

hole was where Tyler and I had come to relax, to get time away from his duties as future

threatening. The usual clear waters were dark,

early, and the minutes ticked by much

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

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