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.

hear it?" she

"Yes"

We are vulnerable lying down like this,

sniffs it. The scent hits us, and before we

off of us easily. Hybrids may be strong and fast, but we are

to shake us

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

snarls, clutching his hand, his eyes staring

up. That he won't submit. With his hand hanging loosely at his side, he charges at us, the intention to kill us clear in his

en

him. He didn't expect that. Because of

waste

he releases another painful roar. Nyx teeth dig deeper as she shakes him like

slowly starts to leave. He then

to stop, Nyx," I tell her

it's never been this easy to take down a hybrid. We didn't even break a sweat. Like I said, awakening my powers has been both

"Why should I?"

dead yet; he just lost consciousness, probably because of losing