Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

I don't know how long it is when Nyx finally stops, collapsing on the cold, hard ground.

"I need rest," she says, panting.

I don't say anything, because what is there to say? I kept pushing her because I didn't want to think, and I knew stopping would automatically bring me back to my depressing thoughts.

We rest in silence, none of us saying a word. We both have our own shit to deal with. We are both

struggling in our own way. She may not tell me, but I know she's also dealing with her own demons from the past.

The wind ruffles Nyx's fur as a tired sigh leaves her mouth. I am content to be taking the back seat this time, so I am not in a hurry to take our human form.

"Did you hear that?" the alertness in her voice pulls me from my thoughts.

Just like when we were running, I'm not sure how much time has passed since we decided to have a rest here.

I listen closely, but I don't hear a damn thing. "No."

"Just listen," she hisses at me. I roll my eyes, but I do as she says and focus.

At first, I don't hear anything, but then it comes. A sort of shuffling sound.

did you hear it?" she

"Yes"

need to get up. We are vulnerable lying down

takes a second and soon she's up. Her snout in the air, she sniffs it. The scent hits us,

to throw the hybrid off of us easily. Hybrids may be strong and fast, but we are stronger and

arm, making him release an inhumane roar. He tries to shake us off, but we hold down, sinking our teeth deeper until we

lose our grip. Nyx digs her hind legs into the dirt as she growls at him, her

clutching his

in his eyes tells me that he isn't about to give up. That he won't submit. With his hand hanging loosely at his side, he charges at us, the intention

en

easily sidesteps him. He didn't expect that. Because of the

waste any

around his jaw. Biting hard, he releases another painful roar. Nyx teeth dig deeper as she shakes him like a damn leave. I

He then slumps but Nyx doesn't

to stop, Nyx," I tell her

this easy to take down a hybrid. We didn't even break a sweat. Like I

"Why should I?"

lost consciousness, probably because of