Mount Olympus [9]

Niki

She nods and swallows, looking back at the Alpha, "One more step and I swear to god I'll light you on fire."

He chuckles, "Nice try, sweetheart." He shifts and lunges at her which makes me look away. We...are...screwed.

Elijah

Dad shifts and blocks the Alpha from getting to Mom, pulling him into a fatal wrestling match. Jag and River shift to protect their mates, and I grip Niki's hand tighter. My eyes scan over the twelve, and I begin to wonder how we could do this. Plan, plan. C'mon. Come up with a plan.

Niki

I swallow, glancing back at Emma. She stands and takes a deep breath, shifting and running into the fighting Alphas. Bethany blocks Jag from going after her, "Just let her," she whispers, "She's the strongest and oldest here. She can handle herself."

Elijah

I look at River when Bethany says that, and with one look he knows what to do. Squeezing Sol's hand, he shifts and bolts into the fighting as well. He and Austin... Sh*t. If Austin could fight, he'd--

"Beth," I call. "Get your wisea*s mate to fight. You said he's stronger than Riv. Prove it."

Turning back to the fighting, I bring Niki behind me and prepare for whatever comes.

Niki

Bethany swallows and looks back at Ethan, whispering for him to go. Diana tackles over Emma, shifting, and she whines before kicking her off and circling. Rayah shifts, running into help, and I keep behind Elijah.

Elijah

Austin bolts into the fight as well, tearing the wolves away from each other and baring his teeth in a snarl towards the Alpha. During the standoff, I turn to Niki and glance up at the porch, "Inside. The basement. It's designed to keep wolves out for when the full moon rises. You'll be safe there. We can handle things from here."

Niki

I hesitate before shifting and just running to the woods, the alpha freezing and looking at me. He runs after me, Diana and the others doing the same as I lead them away, running as fast as I can.

Elijah

No. I shift and bolt after her, soon passing the other wolves and catching up with her.

Niki

I keep running up the mountain,not stopping.

Elijah

I keep at her side, not wanting her alone with these freaks, and bury the strange emotions stirring in my chest.

Niki

I lose them once I get until cave and breath heavily, shifting and leaning against the wall.

Elijah

I follow her in but don't shift back, just plopping down and panting.

Niki

I swallow and slide down the wall, catching my breath.

Elijah

Once I can breathe again, I stand and walk over to her. I shift back and sit at her side.

Niki

I glance at him, "Why'd you follow me?"