Hybrid Aria by Jessica Hall novel Chapter 15

Reid’s POV

I can’t believe my wolf would go against me. How dare he betray my trust. We are supposed to be a team, supposed to be one whole. He knows the promise I made and yet he still went against me for her. Marked her against my will, all because she has spelled his wolf with her phony humanity. Hybrids are an abomination; they are barbaric savages. They exist to kill, and it’s incredible she has managed to conceal her true self this long. To hide the monster she truly is. It is only a matter of time until she slips up and kills someone.

“Do you hear yourself? Really Reid, you sound like a whiny bitch. I did you a favour, you’ll see.”

“I am not whining, you betrayed me. If you were doing me a favour, you would have slaughtered her,” I tell him before shoving him back to where he belongs.

I haven’t slept in two days since he marked her. Concerned he will force his way back in control when I’m vulnerable, I won’t allow him to cause more irreversible damage. Leaning back on my office chair, I try to rest my eyes. When that doesn’t work, deciding I need more caffeine, I walk down the hall towards the kitchen. On the way, I find Lily stopped outside the infirmary door with Wendy, the nurse. Lily, noticing me, starts walking towards me, before stopping in front of me. She is wearing her butterfly pyjamas again, carrying her duffle bag, which she hasn’t let go of since she arrived. “Are you visiting Ari?” she asks.

Her innocent little face peers up at me. It’s not her fault her sister is a monster. “No, I’m getting coffee. Why are you still in the same pyjamas? Don’t you have more clothes in the bag?” I ask, reaching for her bag, but she tugs it closely to her chest, shaking her head.

“No, just my school clothes. We didn’t have time to grab anything else.”

“What do you mean? Who are you running from, Lil? It’s okay, you can tell me.”

Lily doesn’t say anything, just steps back, walking back to the door where the nurse is waiting.

“You’re not letting her in there, are you?” The nurse seemed confused, and Lily looked up questionably.

“I promised she could see her sister, Sir.”

Grabbing the nurse’s arm tightly, I pull her to me. “You are aware she is a Hybrid, aren’t you?”

“Yes sir, but she isn’t dangerous. She is in control.”

“For now, she is. Don’t let her fool you.”

“Sir, I understand your dislike for Hybrids, but Ryder marked her. She is our Luna and your mate. How long are you going to deny her?” Wendy’s reply touched a nerve.

How can the whole Pack be so accepting of her already? She hasn’t been here five minutes and she already has my Pack wrapped around her fingers. I am fucking Alpha, for god’s sake. I don’t care if she is supposed to be my Luna, I will never stand beside her. She will never be my equal. Wendy pulled her arm from my tight grip before opening the door, stepping out of view of the door. I watched as they walked in before going to the kitchen.

Aria’s POV

Getting in the shower, I washed quickly, eager to see Lily. Not having her close to me and not knowing where she is was making me anxious. When I got out of the shower, I wrapped the towel around me before sticking my head out the bathroom door. Laying on the bed were some clothes. Walking over and picking them up, I realised they were exactly my size.

Wendy left a pair of light blue jeans and a white tank top, along with a black bra and panties set and a pair of socks. Quickly putting them on, I was drying my hair with the towel when Wendy walked in carrying a tray. She placed it down next to me on the bed. Pancakes. My stomach growled hungrily at the sight of them. Embarrassed, I quickly thanked her for the clothes and breakfast before she walked out.

After breakfast, Wendy did as she promised and brought Lily to visit. The relief I felt upon seeing her is unexplainable. Never since Lily has been born have I spent a night away from her. Not seeing her was making me extremely anxious. Lily walked in, wearing her familiar butterfly pyjamas before she dropped the duffle bag and ran to hug me, just as excited as I was to see her.

“Ari!” Lily squealed excitedly. Brushing her curls out of her face, I bent down and picked her up, placing her on the bed.

“You okay now, Ari? Wendy said we can stay here now.” Lily spoke excitedly.

I motioned for Wendy to leave. Instead of leaving, she shook her head and stood next to the door. Shaking my head, annoyed, I turned back to Lily.

“That’s great, Lil, but remember we have to leave the city as soon as they let me out.” Lily looked upset, tears shining in her eyes, but she didn’t let them fall.