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, Ishoved 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 eyesoff them. Knowing they were waiting for me to turn my back on them, Alpha Reid crossed his armsover his chest, making him look even bigger if that was possible. I may not win nor be trained likethem, but I'll be damned if I go quietly to my death. Zane, noticing my intent, smiled. His bulkyfriend 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 anotherPack warrior walked in, standing in his place. Okay, not the best scenario. I may not be trained, but Iam 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 myheight, but Packed with muscle, too much muscle. I knew he would be slower than me. He was a fairbit shorter than Zane's 6-foot frame. The carriage wasn't big, but I knew that would work in myfavour. I didn't need as much room to move. Zane shoved him forward, he stumbled about a metreaway from me.

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

I grabbed his outstretched arm he was going to use to stable himself, taking him by surprise. Usinghis momentum, he jerked forward, underestimating my strength, just as I lifted my knee, whichconnected with the side of his head. Shocked, he didn’t have time to recover, his body beingpushed back by the force of my knee, making him land on his arse. I quickly stomped on hismanhood, making him squeal while he clutched at his groin. Zane immediately stepped forwardover his friend's body and tried to grab me, but I jumped back just in time. Forgetting the personbehind me, they grabbed me in a bear hug from behind. Thinking fast and using my legs, I pushedoff the ground, shoving both feet into Zane's chest, making him trip over his recovering buddy, whowas still laying on the ground cradling his balls.

Throwing my head back, I connected with my hugger's nose. Their hands let go instantly. Spinningaround, I watched as they clutched their nose, which was bleeding, running like a tap. My own growlripped through my chest and escaped my lips, not a normal growl, more primal, savage. It wasdisturbing, the growl of a predator. The smell of their blood reaching my nose filled me withhunger. 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 myclaws 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 myblood-filled trance. Struggling against his grip, I dropped my weight, making my body go limp untilI hit the floor landing on my back. Not expecting me to play dead, Reid fell on top of me. Using mylegs, I pushed him off, making him somersault over me. Getting to my feet and spinning around, Isaw Alpha Reid had a smile on his face, which confused me. Was he having fun? Not giving me achance 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, hetwisted so instead of landing on the filthy floor, I was once again on his chest. His arms wrappedaround my own, and he squeezed, forcing the air out of my lungs. I would have been amazed at hisstrength 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 hisbody pressed against my own. Trying to get out of his grip that has caged me in was useless. Heoutweighed 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 weighednothing. I guess he never misses leg day then, I thought to myself, making me chuckle. Reid turnedhis head looking at me questionably, wondering what I thought was so funny. I could feel his breathfan 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 pointedtoward the exit again. Looking up at the exit, Zane was leaning against the frame of the door withLily in his arms, who was talking happily to the person who's junk I crushed. My shoulders saggedinstantly.

“You weren't the target. We only needed to distract you to get to Lily. I know you won't riskendangering 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 hethought 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 upto 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 wolffrom 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 saysomething else, I felt a pinch in my neck. My hand reflexively going to my neck, I turned around toreplace 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. Iheard him laugh, the rumble echoing through his chest.