Page 26 of Alpha's Rise

When Romi turned around and realized what was happening, she quickly shifted into her new form. Her Storm Phase is what the military scientists called it. Power surged through her hands, crackling as it wrapped around Jones, preventing him from killing anyone else. His roars and growls were loud enough to raise the dead. No matter how much he tried to break free, he couldn’t. Yes, he was powerful, but in this form, Romi was the ultimate force. Knowing that she had to contain him enough to get him back to the medical unit so they could find out what the fuck was happening to him, she surged enough electricity into his body to knock him out.

In the end, he’d killed more than seventeen people in less than fifteen seconds.

After that, things for Romi took a turn. Knowing that beings like him existed, that they were used by the military as high-powered weapons to hunt and kill targets was more than Romi wanted to deal with. Enough was enough. She put in her papers a week later to exit.

Last she heard, they were going to try a new method of stripping the powers away from Jones. The gift he’d been given had turned into a curse. He was found unworthy to wield that kind of power. Seeing him standing in front of her now, she wondered what happened.

Staring at the man in front of her, she couldn’t help smirk. “Well, damn. Look at what the cat dragged in. Did you miss me, Jones?” If this fucker wanted to tango, they could. He’d caught her unawares the first time, but it wouldn’t happen again. He knew it just as well as she did. Looking around the clearing, she looked at the breaks in the trees to try and catch a glimpse of who he had with him. “How many did you bring to take me down?”

He whistled and three other men stepped out. “Enough to make you pay. I’ve already found your friend and her brat.” With that, two other man carried Layla and Christopher out. Layla was passed out, while Christopher was struggling.

“TT! Help Oda doggie!” His little voice was filled with fear. Tears ran down his face.

“Shut that kid up. What the fuck is he blathering on about?”

“My Oda doggie is gonna get you.” Christopher suddenly stopped squirming and crying. His face was calm. Tilting his head, he stared off as if listening to something and Romi knew he was communicating with someone. Suddenly his eyes cleared, and Christopher smiled, turning his head to look at all the men standing around, his little voice was strong and clear. “You’re in trouble. You took me and my mommy, and hurt my Auntie Romi. You’re all gonna die.”

And that’s why she loved her godson to the moon and back. Just as she moved to activate her change, she heard loud growls coming from all around them.

“Shut the fuck up, kid,” Jones yelled.

Loud crashes could be heard through the trees. Romi smiled because she knew exactly who it was. “Time to finally pay the piper, Jones.”

A large black wolf came flying into the clearing and leaped onto one of the men, the wolf’s jaws clamping down on his throat.

Two other wolves joined the fray. One large gray wolf and another with pure white fur. For the first time since this shitstorm began, a true smile came over Romi’s face. Her eyes went white, her hair lifted, floating around the air, shots of electricity came out of her fingers. “Time to play, motherfuckers.”

Thirteen

When Romi took off, Nathan and Tobias were caught off guard. They’d never seen her move so fast.

“What the fuck was that?” Tobias called over to Nathan as they both began running after her.

“No fucking clue. Let’s go.” No more needed to be said. She took off after they told her the people might be headed over to Odin’s place. Romi was determined to do things her own way, no matter how many times they tried to stop her.

Being her mate was going to be hell on wheels, but Tobias knew it was going to be one hell of a ride.

As they ran, their bodies reshaped and formed into their wolf forms. Powerful. Larger than the average wolf. One of them alone could take on a small pack of wolves and come out victorious. The two of them together were almost unstoppable.

Worry and fear coursed through every fiber of their beings as they ran behind Romi. Both were amazed at just how fast she moved. They could only see the path she went because of the movement of the branches and trees. It was as if she were flying.

Tobias was one part worried as hell about her. The other part of him knew Romi would be pissed as hell if she knew he didn’t trust her to take care of herself. She was a fucking Goddess. He knew this. Didn’t mean he wouldn’t still worry about her. His job was to protect her. To love her. To make sure no harm came her way. How could he do this if every time danger was near, she ran off without thinking?

Need to get to Romi. Must protect our mate.

Nathan’s thoughts wouldn’t stop recycling the same phrase over and over again. Romi was in danger. He knew it. He could feel her pain. Her anger. Run faster. He just needed to run faster. What if they were too late? What if they didn’t get to her in time? The thought spurned him on, making him run faster and faster.

He spoke to Tobias through their bond link. She’s in pain.

Tobias didn’t acknowledge his words for a few seconds before answering. I will kill anything that tries to harm my mate.

Nathan growled. Our mate. She’s. Our. Mate.

He was tired of Tobias and his bullshit claim on Romi, as if she didn’t belong to both of them. He may not have found her first, but he was here now.

The faster they ran, the stronger they felt Romi’s anger. Her scent hit their nostrils like a wall of bitter almonds. They heard little Christopher speak out, calling for Romi to help Odin.

They caught another scent on the wind and knew Odin was on his way also. His anger and fear coming from him in waves. His thoughts so loud, they could both hear him.

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