Broken Alpha by Paulina Vasquez (ebooks online reader TXT) 📕

Before I could actually see what was happening, I was tossed to the ground with a heavy body laying on top of me.

“Be careful, those are silver bullets they’re using.” Niko told me.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Rescuing you.”

“I was doing just fine.”

“Yes, I can see that. Come on, my bike is in the back.”

We ran out through the back door and Niko jumped on his motorcycle and fired it up. I hopped on and we took off. Niko was bobbing and weaving between all the people at the festival.

“Hang on tight, we’re about to take some stairs.” Niko called to me and I squeezed my arms tighter around his waist. The stairs in the Plaka were narrow and made of stones. We weren’t moving as fast as I wanted because of all the people and festivities. I looked back and caught a glimpse of a wolf running on the roof tops trying to keep up with us.

We took a turn and came face to face with some of Eros’ goons who were also on motorcycles. “We’ve got company!” I yelled to Niko.

We turned back around and cut into the parade, riding along side of the floats. We accidentally knocked over some bobble head costumed characters. I looked over my shoulder and saw they were gaining on us, but they couldn’t shoot or shift without the humans noticing.

One of the floats had fire baton twirling on it and I continued to look over my shoulder waiting for the perfect time. Just as the goon’s bike got close enough under the float, I sent a flame shooting down from the baton to the top of his head. He lost control of his bike and skidded, the motorcycle behind him crashed into him and sent the driver flying off.

We made it out of the Plaka district and raced north, a black Mercedes swung out behind us and was joined by two more motorcycles. Someone from the car started shooting at us and Niko turned down a narrow street of food vendors that would not accommodate a vehicle. The two motorcycles followed us as we made our way north to Kotzia square by the city hall building.

There was a big water fountain in the square and Niko zipped right by it. I turned my head and willed the water from the fountain to rise and fall on the two motorcycles chasing us. They went slipping and sliding into each other.

“Suckers!” I heard Rae say.

We continued north on the main road and the Mercedes swerved out behind us again. I heard a gun fire and a bullet zipped just passed my ear. Niko pulled up next to the car ahead of us and passed it moving to the front. The black Mercedes squeezed next to the car behind us and bumped it out of the way.

Niko took a sharp corner and the Mercedes did the same. Another gunshot ripped through the air and the mirror on our bike was hit. I spotted a restaurant up ahead with outdoor dining, which means that candles would be on the tables. I set my eyes on a flame willing it to grow larger and flying at the shooter hanging out the window.

He was soon engulfed in flames and the driver of the vehicle jumped out of the still moving car. The Mercedes hit another parked car and exploded in flames. Car alarms went off, people came rushing out from the buildings and Niko was completely unaware of what I had just done.

We continued riding north for another hour. I wasn’t exactly sure where we were going but I knew that returning to my dorm wouldn’t be a good idea. I had just killed several mafia henchmen and set the underboss on fire. Worst of all, these weren’t humans, they were the most despicable and lethal wolves I’ve ever met.

I wondered if Leo and Rocky were okay, how Angela was doing and if the police were called. As much as I enjoyed my time in Greece, I knew these would be my last days here. As soon as my father hears about it, I would be on a plane home.

“Home sounds great right now.” Rae said to me.

“I should have just picked the college in San Diego.” I told Rae bitterly.

I pressed myself up against Niko’s back for warmth, my costume was so thin, I was practically naked. The hum of the motorcycle was soothing, other cars had become few and far between. The further we got away from Athens, the safer I felt.

Niko turned the motorcycle down an old road in the woods, I wondered if he was taking me to a hideout or somewhere to kill me.

“If he wanted to kill us, he would have done it already, he’s had plenty of opportunities.” Rae reminded me.

A howl ripped through the air and several wolves ran in our direction. I was ready to reach for my lighter and start fighting when I realized that Niko was very relaxed. A few of the wolves came out and ran along side of the motorcycle as if they were escorting us. Niko continued to drive, and I could see a light come into view in the distance.

This was pack territory and we finally pulled to a stop in front of a huge mansion.

Chapter 14 – Beast

We dismounted the motorcycle and Niko turned to me, “It’s okay, you’re safe now.”

“Where are we?”

“We’re at my pack house.” He answered. “I think you’ll like it here.”

“Does your Alpha know I’m with you?” I asked.

“Oh yeah.” He smiled wide. “Listen Raven, he could be a bit grumpy