Hybrid Aria by Jessica Hall

Aria’s POV

Reid grabbed my other ankle and flipped me over so I was belly down on the bed. I squirmed, trying to break his hold on my ankles. Reid growled at me warningly before gripping my hips and pulling them towards him. My feet were forced to the ground while the rest of my body was draped over the bed. Lifting myself up onto my elbows, he forced me back down. Pushing his hand between my shoulder blades to hold me in place.

Reid then pushed his groin into me. I could feel the bulge of his erection pressing against my ass. Stepping back a bit, he ran his other hand up my thigh. Stopping at my shorts, his fingertips moving along my panty line between my legs teasingly, sending delightful shivers to my core. Removing his hand from beneath my shorts, he started rubbing my arse, making me quiver everywhere he touched. I could feel my underwear becoming moist. I pushed into his hand, shaking my ass at him.

His palm came down, connecting with my ass cheek. I could feel his handprint burning into my flesh. It stung, but it also turned me on even more. Reid rubbed his hand over where he slapped. His hand then finding its way back into my shorts, using his fingers, he pushed my panties to the side before sliding his fingers between my wet lips. Reid bent over me; I could feel his breath on my neck below my ear.

“You liked that?” he growled, before shoving his finger inside me, making me moan out loud. Pulling his finger out slowly, he pushed another finger inside me. My body quivered at his touch, becoming more aroused. I want more.

Then his fingers were gone, his touch was gone. Rolling over, I looked up at him. Reid’s eyes were glazed over, telling me he was mind-linking someone. The look on his face was pure rage. His eyebrows furrowed together. His canines protruded. Hair was spreading across his arms. I watched as his nails turned into claws. His breathing got deeper and faster. He was fighting himself for control. A terrifying growl ripped through him, vibrating through his chest. I flinched and pulled away. His eyes darting to me. The glazed look left instantly. His eyes softened. Reid walked towards the door. Getting to my feet, I went to follow him.

Just as I was about to ask what was going on, he spun around. His eyes pinning me to the spot.

“You stay here, and don’t leave this room.”

“What’s going on Reid?”

“Nothing you need to know about. Just for once do as your bloody told.” He walked out the door, pulling it closed behind him. I heard the latch click over. He locked the door. Rolling my eyes at his abrupt change of mood. I don’t know why he expects the door to keep me in. Maybe a deterrent, but it isn’t Hybrid proof. Deciding to give him a head start at whatever was bothering him, I opened my mind feeling for Wendy through the link. I could feel her wolf. It was restless.

“Wendy, why has Reid locked me in the room? What is going on?”

Wendy didn’t answer straight away. I could tell she was trying to fight my Alpha command.

me ask again.” I could feel every fibre of her being trying to shake off the command, but she wouldn’t be able to hold for much longer. Her wolf was whining, wanting her to give into me, and she did.

against him? I can’t tell you; he

is going on?” I emphasised every word. Saying them slowly, forcing my Alpha command on her. I heard her wolf

spilled out like word vomit. I could hear cars

“What’s happening then?”

is going to

“Or what? Wendy-”

sent all our warriors

it is the only family we have known. And a lot of the Pack members are good people. I also couldn’t let Reid kill Alpha David; he is Lily’s father.

walked in, tears running down her face. Wendy walked in behind her; her head was down.

it I was going to kill Reid. That’s if my

going to fix this.” Lily looked up at me hopeful. Quickly hugging her, I walked towards the door. Wendy gripped my arm, stopping me as I walked out. “It's fine, Wendy.

I felt terrible, Wendy was my best friend here. I

just have to convince them to go back to the Pack house and try not to kill or be killed by one of Alpha David’s Pack warriors, and hope they are still in human form so

the dirt road below. Cutting straight across through the trees, I raced across the paddocks, overtaking them. I remained hidden in the tree line. I ran towards the city. Reid must have felt my heart rate picking up, sensing I was up to something because I could feel Wendy whimpering not giving in to his commands and threats. I felt him trying to force a link between us, but I just pushed back harder. Running faster, I came to the edge of the city, heading east towards the border. The sun was starting to go down. I knew by the time I reached the border, it would be dark. Running through the streets, I slowed

it. Which meant they would know I have crossed the border already. Slowing to a stop, I waited. I listened to the noises trying to pick up any movement. It didn’t take long before I heard the ferocious growls of my former Pack members. The street was completely dark now. The broken streetlights didn’t offer any light. No light from any of the abandoned houses. The only light came

wolf stepped out in front of me, I could tell it was a Pack warrior by its size. They send warriors when they sense a threat. The only problem

air, surrendering. Falling to my knees, I watched them circle around me. The biggest one, a grey one, came up to me, baring its teeth. Growling in my face, I stared it down, making sure not to move to suddenly. He pushed

just need to speak to Alpha

what they were saying. “I’m not here to start anything. I just need to talk to my stepfather.” The last word rolled off my tongue, leaving a sour taste in my mouth. But it seemed to get the attention. The grey wolf stopped in front