Hybrid Aria by Jessica Hall

Chapter 16

Aria’s POV

Turning on an angle so I had a clear view of both ends of the carriage and those blocking the exits, I

shoved Lily into the seat, not taking my eyes off Zane or Alpha Reid. “Lily, close your eyes please, and

hands over your ears,” I said, not even looking in her direction. I couldn’t afford to take my eyes off

them. Knowing they were waiting for me to turn my back on them, Alpha Reid crossed his arms over

his chest, making him look even bigger if that was possible. I may not win nor be trained like them, but

I’ll be damned if I go quietly to my death. Zane, noticing my intent, smiled. His bulky friend standing

beside him chuckled like he thought I was joking about trying to fight my way out. Peeking over at Reid,

he looked amused, taking a seat in the first chair at his end just as another Pack warrior walked in,

standing in his place. Okay, not the best scenario. I may not be trained, but I am a Hybrid. Not having

blood for 2 days now is a disadvantage, but I know I have had enough, that my speed and reflexes

outmatch theirs.

“Let’s see what you got then,” said the cocky shit standing next to Zane. He was shorter, around my

height, but Packed with muscle, too much muscle. I knew he would be slower than me. He was a fair

bit shorter than Zane’s 6-foot frame. The carriage wasn’t big, but I knew that would work in my favour. I

didn’t need as much room to move. Zane shoved him forward, he stumbled about a metre away from

me.

“You first then,” he threw at him with a grin on his face. The warrior looked back at Zane, taking that as

my opportunity.

I grabbed his outstretched arm he was going to use to stable himself, taking him by surprise. Using his

momentum, he jerked forward, underestimating my strength, just as I lifted my knee, which connected

with the side of his head. Shocked, he didn’t have time to recover, his body being pushed back by the

force of my knee, making him land on his arse. I quickly stomped on his manhood, making him squeal

while he clutched at his groin. Zane immediately stepped forward over his friend’s body and tried to

grab me, but I jumped back just in time. Forgetting the person behind me, they grabbed me in a bear

hug from behind. Thinking fast and using my legs, I pushed off the ground, shoving both feet into

Zane’s chest, making him trip over his recovering buddy, who was still laying on the ground cradling his

balls.

Throwing my head back, I connected with my hugger's nose. Their hands let go instantly. Spinning

around, I watched as they clutched their nose, which was bleeding, running like a tap. My own growl

ripped through my chest and escaped my lips, not a normal growl, more primal, savage. It was

disturbing, the growl of a predator. The smell of their blood reaching my nose filled me with hunger.

Alpha Reid stood up. Shoving his Pack member out of the way, he landed on the seat, stomping

towards me and grabbing my arm just as I went to lunge for the fallen man’s throat.

Letting out another growl of annoyance, I slapped at his hand with my free one not realising my claws

had extended, leaving a gash running down his chest and arm, making him growl back at me. Reid’s

grip tightened, ripping me forward. I landed into his chest. The force knocked me out of my blood-filled

trance. Struggling against his grip, I dropped my weight, making my body go limp until I hit the floor

landing on my back. Not expecting me to play dead, Reid fell on top of me. Using my legs, I pushed

him off, making him somersault over me. Getting to my feet and spinning around, I saw Alpha Reid had

a smile on his face, which confused me. Was he having fun? Not giving me a chance to lunge at him,

he tackled me, knocking my feet straight out from underneath me.

Just when I thought for sure my head was going to crack open like a dropped egg on impact, he twisted

so instead of landing on the filthy floor, I was once again on his chest. His arms wrapped around my

own, and he squeezed, forcing the air out of my lungs. I would have been amazed at his strength if it

weren’t being used against me.

“Nice try,” he whispered in my ear, confusing me, making me very aware of the closeness of his body

pressed against my own. Trying to get out of his grip that has caged me in was useless. He outweighed

me and easily overpowered me.

Rolling to his side with me still caged in his arms, he stood up, pulling me with him like I weighed

nothing. I guess he never misses leg day then, I thought to myself, making me chuckle. Reid turned his

head looking at me questionably, wondering what I thought was so funny. I could feel his breath fan my

face making me instinctively lean into him wanting more.

Letting me go, he took a step back and to the side motioning for me to move past him to the exit.

“What? You expect me to go back willingly to my death?” I asked, raising my eyebrow. Reid pointed

toward the exit again. Looking up at the exit, Zane was leaning against the frame of the door with Lily in

his arms, who was talking happily to the person who’s junk I crushed. My shoulders sagged instantly.

“You weren’t the target. We only needed to distract you to get to Lily. I know you won’t risk endangering

her. If we wanted you dead you would be. I only told them to grab you or grab Lily. Nice try though, it

was quite entertaining.” Alpha Reid’s tone was mocking, making me think he thought this whole

situation was childish.

Stomping past him, I followed Zane. When I came up behind him, I went to reach out for Lily. Shaking

his head, he continued walking before stepping off the train, while I followed. Walking up to the car Lily

was being placed in, I went to get in, but the door was slammed shut in front of me. Spinning around to

confront the person who slammed it, I came face to face with the bulky wolf from the train.

“Low blow, don’t ya think? Nearly crushed my baby-makers,” he said jokingly. “I’m Rick by the way.

Nice to finally meet you, Luna.”

“I’m not your Luna, and I’m umm sorry about your family jewels.” Just as he was about to say

something else, I felt a pinch in my neck. My hand reflexively going to my neck, I turned around to find

Alpha Reid standing there with a syringe in his hand. “What?” My body instantly weakened. “Son of a

Bitch.” My words sounded slurred, my body went to jelly, and I slumped into Alpha Reid, who scooped

me up. My head landed heavily against his shoulder just as my eyelids began to shut. I heard him

laugh, the rumble echoing through his chest.