Mount Olympus [9]

Niki

I sigh, looking up at the sky again and biting my lip.

Elijah

I take a deep breath before looking at her again, "If you're from over the mountain, why are you here?"

Niki

"Because I don't like them," I respond, "They don't treat me well."

Elijah

I study her, "Explain."

Niki

I hesitate before lifting up my sleeve, showing scars and whip marks, and them lift up my shirt by my stomach to find the same thing, "I think that explains it."

Elijah

Without sane reason, my body heats up in intolerable rage. I look away and take a deep breath to calm myself, shaking my head, "Don't go back."

Niki

I nod, "I won't. I just don't know what to do."

Elijah

I hesitate, "My father would take you in. He's an Alpha. We're building our pack anyways, though we're all hybrids."

Niki

I nod and flash a smile before gently kissing him on the cheek, "Thanks."

Elijah

I flash a smile back, wondering where all this calm was coming from. Why am I acting this way? Who the hell am I?

Niki

I look back down, taking a deep breath.

Elijah

I hesitate before kissing her cheek and standing, holding a hand out, "It's cold out. My father wouldn't mind you staying in the guest room."

Niki

I flash a smile and stand, taking his hand, "Thank you."

Elijah

I nod and lead her back, leaving the deer.

Niki

I follow him, glancing around once we get on the porch.