Chapter 95 The Heart of Angels “A “hello again” after the final goodbye is sometimes harder than just keeping the goodbye as it was.” -Jessiqua Wittman Kiy Diana was an angel incarnate. Sunlight haloed her wings as she glided through the leaves of the canopies, screeching for us to follow. Neron and I tailed behind our bird friend as the pack house came into full view. Diana drew curious glances of some members frolicking on the front lawn, their awes of appreciation muddled into multiple whispers. Her body zipped behind the house, past the pool and Omegas taking out trash and hanging laundry on clotheslines. Curiosity nibbled at my psyche, at what Diana wanted us to see. Mystery always shrouded her. When Diana reached her destination, however, my body suddenly froze. I couldn’t move, or rather, I didn’t want to move. The past was in the past, but my body and mind recalled the rule imposed on us regarding this area. I could never enter, no matter the circumstances. A lump in my throat settled like a rock, prohibiting any sort of speech to leave my lips. Neron was about six feet in front of me when he stopped, jerking his body around to stare at my frozen state. Realization flashed in his eyes and prompted him to walk up to me. All my bravado from earlier had vanished, replaced by unnecessary trepidation. My hands shook at my sides, the flexing of my fingers failing to quell the bubbling anxiety in my belly. Neron placed his hands on my shoulders, my tremors shaking his hands with me. “Kiya, it’s alright. You’re allowed to come here. I know I was, but I still felt like I couldn’t. Shamefully, I shook my head, unable to find my voice. Jonathan’s disembodied voice recited the rule in my head like a broken record, growing in volume each time. The tremors in my arms had spread to the rest of my body, provoking the tears burning behind my eyes. “I forbid a disgrace like you to enter this sacred space. If I catch you near this place, even if you’re a yard away, I’ll teach you a lesson that you’ll never forget!” “Kiya, the rule Dad imposed on you doesn’t matter now.” Neron reassured, pressing his fingers into my shoulders. “On my honor, nothing will happen to you here. You’re safe.” I’m safe. Two short words turned into a mantra to combat Jonathan’s dying voice in my ears. I closed my eyes and inhaled an unsteady breath, exhaling my anxieties out. After a couple of minutes, the feeling of approaching doom dissipated into dust and my physical sensations returned. Tears pricked my eyes, but I blinked them back. “I’m sorry. I don’t know what came over me.” “Don’t apologize, Kiya. I understand.” Neron reassured. He glanced back at the area before turning to me. “Are you up for it?” “I am.” I answered quickly, nodding my head. “I want to get this damn fear over with.” My lungs took in a shotty breath to feign my confidence, despite my anxiety lingering. “Let’s go.” Chapter 15 – The Heart of Angela Neron took my hand into his and led me to the area of Zircon Moon I’ve haven’t stepped in for thirteen years. Silence blanketed the air in unnatural stillness, the scent of dirt tickling my nose. I did my best to hold on le my confidence, but I squeezed Neron’s hand tight as we drew closer to where Diana settled on top of a slats of granite. Those same slabs surrounded me at all angles, some with multicolored flowers resting against them on the ground. Zircon Moon’s graveyard. And I stood in front of Nuria and Aunt Celeste’s graves for the first time. I couldn’t stop the tears from pouring. I never got a chance to mourn over them, nor was I allowed to. I still remember overhearing their funeral from the kitchen window while scrubbing the floors. The sobbing, the pain, the brokenness–it wasn’t seen, but I felt it. I couldn’t cry because I knew I would get beaten If I did, so | cried in my cell that following evening. I never got a chance to say goodbye. My knees met dirt. Diana perched on top of Nuria’s headstone. But I couldn’t see her. All I could see was the names etched in the granite, symbolizing the resting beneath the grass. Whoever made their headstones took great care in carving their names and carving a heart and an angel next to their summames, Neron took a seat next to me as I took my time soaking in the fact that I’m here. “I…” I choked out, sniffling. “… don’t know what to say here.” “You can say anything.” Neron suggested. “I want to say the right thing, but I don’t know what that is.” Should I apologize? Should I speak to them as normal? I was at a loss on what to do. I wish I had a warning before coming here or else I would’ve brought flowers or something. Neron must’ve sensed my distress, because he grabbed my hand again, caressing his thumb over my skin. “Mom and Nuria would love to hear anything you have to say.” He whispered. I could hear the smile in his voice, but his voice betrayed the heavy mourning in his voice. “Take your time, Kiya.” H “I… miss them a lot.” I confessed. “There is not a day that goes by where I don’t think about them. How would our lives turn out if they had lived? I miss Nuria’s laughter and Aunt Celeste’s–Essie’s hugs. It has been so long since I’ve seen their faces and I’m terrified that I’ve forgotten them. How would they react to me being Selene’s avatar? Would… would they still love and care for me as they did before? Goddess, this is too hard.” I wiped my tears with the back of my hand. The past is the past, but the impact still lingered. There would always be a hole in my heart that only they could fill. When they died, they took those pieces with them. I want my aunt and my childhood friend back. ‘wish… ‘I wish I could see them, just to hug them again.” ¡uddenly, the tranquil breeze burst into a harsh, howling wind that battered against my arms. The dirt and rass picked up all around Neron and I, rising and twirling into mini tornadoes several feet from us. Neron ind pulled me closer to him to shield me from the air’s onslaught, his arms caging me against his side. Chapter 95- The Heart of Angela “What the hell is going on?” He demanded. Goddess, I hope it isn’t more avatar shit I need to deal with! Diana squawked, tugging our attention back to her. She rose to the air, her wings flapping against the gusting current. While her body fought, her feathers delineated in glowing white, devouring the entirety of her body like the moon had swallowed her whole. Squawks and hoots rebounded against the tombstones across the cemetery like the songs of mythical sirens, growing in volume with the wind. Diana, now as a ball of light, buzzed and spun around Neron and I before rising high into the air. “Diana…?” I whimpered, scared of what was coming. What was happening to my bird? Another orb of light, twice the size of Diana, floated into the scene, hovering next to her. The glowing globes. danced with the wind, whirling around one another in rapid spirals before nestling inside the two mini tornadoes. The wind had ceased attacking Neron and me, prompting us to get up to watch the magical spectacle in front of us. The spears of light expanded and shaped themselves into the outlines of two people. The heads came first, then the arms, then the … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 183” »
Category: Untouchable Online Novel
Untouchable (The Moonlight Avatar Series Collection) Novel – 1
“N-no! It’s not like that!” I pleaded, tears swimming down my face. “I don’t want this! You have to believe me, please!” His large hand violently grabbed my throat, lifting me off the ground effortlessly. His fingers trembled with every squeeze, tightening the airways vital for my life. I coughed; choked as his anger burned through my pores and incinerated me internally. The amount of hate Neron holds for me is strong, and I knew there was no getting out of this alive. “As if I’ll believe a murderer!” Neron’s voice is shrill against my ears.
Book 2 of the Moonlight Avatar Series
There is more than just history and bad blood between Neron Prince, Alpha of the Zircon Moon Pack, and Kiya Guerrero, the mate he cast aside—darkness is falling. A shadow born of anger, resentment, and betrayal is clouding Kiya’s judgment and perhaps any chance Neron has left to reach her heart. Walking on his difficult path toward redemption, Neron is determined to prove to those around him that he is a changed man, even if all his efforts seem in vain.
However, as they often do, shadows often take a physical form—and in the malevolent presence of Osiris, a hybrid vampire, more than just Neron’s feelings are threatened. He has eyes for Kiya. Armed with honeyed words and seductive promises of chaos, Osiris lures Kiya into his dark web, hellbent on using her to destroy the pack who wronged him. As ravenous as she is for vengeance and retribution, will Kiya withstand the pull towards darkness? Even as she becomes unhinged, like a moth to a flame, Neron is drawn to save her: from Osiris and herself. Can they each fight back against the pressures that are driving them apart and towards the brink? Or will the call of the wild finally tear their bond for good…
This book is suited for adult readers, as the subject matter addresses sensitive topics including: mentions of sexual assault, violence, mentions of death and abuse, and trauma. Reader discretion is heavily advised.
Unbreakable
Book 3 of the Moonlight Avatar Series
Three years ago, Osiris was defeated triumphantly and his dark reign came to an abrupt end.
Compelled to heal and find hope again, Neron and Kiya forge different paths for the time being. When his treasured loved ones return, Neron’s heart is nursed back to health, and he finds a different purpose: becoming the Alpha of his newly-formed pack, Onyx Moon.
Little does he know that this is not the last he has seen of Kiya. Following her recovery from this dark, sinister influence, Kiya discovers her true self as the avatar of Selene, reaching goddesshood. What she does not know is that the world is about to be turned upside down once more.
When an ancient enemy makes another appearance, the very fate of the moon’s avatar is threatened. Apophis won’t stop until he gets revenge and annihilates the woman he blames for his misfortune, heaven, and earth be damned.
This unexpected calamity brings Neron and Kiya together again, and their emotions remain as strong and undeniable as ever. As imminent danger looms over their lives, they can’t help but wonder: Could giving in to their bond and letting it blossom be the last thing they’ll get to do? Or will they die before its fruition?
This book is suitable for adult readers, as the subject matter includes sexual content and addresses sensitive topics, such as violence and trauma. Reader discretion is advised.
Book 3 of the Moonlight Avatar Series
Chapter 94 – Reminiscing “Last night I lost the world, and gained the universe.“–C Joy Bell C. Krya “Disbanding.. There wasn’t much to say, or there was, but I couldn’t muster up the courage to speak. Neither of us uttered a word to each other. The sounds of the surrounding nature drowned out our silence. My eyes followed Neron’s movements as he twirled his ring between his fingers. His eyes narrowed on the object, disgust reflecting on his orbs, grimacing. “I found out the truth about my family, Kiya.” Neron spoke with momentous contempt woven in every syllable. “When you went missing. I searched high and low for answers. Osiris allusion to my family’s history made little sense at first. Why did he condemn my bloodline every chance he got? There were so many secrets that I was unprepared to uncover. I never knew that the paternal side of my family was so… violent.” The Alpha ring slid into his palm and he hid it inside his fist, tightening it as if he wanted to crush it. “All the men before me only cared about power and they hurt people to get it.” “How did you find out?” “I found journals of my grandfather and great–grandfather hidden in the library,” Neron explained. “I confronted Dad about it, and he defended their behavior, claiming they were martyrs. The pain of others was worth the elevation of the Prince name.” Neron slumped his head into his free hand, rubbing his temple. “He painted their tyranny as their ambition! I… I couldn’t stomach the thought of running Zircon Moon after that. My family history was diluted and painted into something else entirely.” I didn’t miss the break in his tone, and it broke my heart. I couldn’t fathom being fed fabrications about your own lineage for years and discovering the truth in the worst timing possible. What did he go through while I was gone? Neron sighed, wiping his tears before they had the chance to fall, sucking in deep breaths to calm his quaking hands. “I was lied to my entire life. All this shit just to be a “good Alpha‘ wasn’t worth it in the end. It felt like everyone I held close to my heart betrayed me; Dad, Odessa, who knows who else?” “You have Valerian and Kwame.” I quipped, scooting my body closer to him. “They o didn’t lie to you.” “Yeah, but I didn’t listen.” Neron gazed upon my face, his reddening eyes searching in mine. “If I have children, I wouldn’t want to pass this legacy to them. I don’t want them to discover it as late as I did and be reminded that their history was full of plunder and deceit. What does it make me to continue my rule as Alpha after finding this out? I couldn’t turn a blind–eye to this.” “What did you do with the journals?” “Burned them.” Neron said. “I never want to look at that shit again.” Neron turned his head to face the pack house, a shadow falling over his face. “I’m not proud of Zircon Moon, even more so when I think about what we put you through. I’m disbanding this pack because I want to create a new legacy that I know I can be proud of, building it from the ground up.” “Neron, packs take years to establish, not to mention the time and resources allocating to it.” I explained, folding my hands in my lap. “Don’t you think it’s so sudden to be making a radical decision like this?” Neron chuckled, his lips curling into a smile, turning his head to me. “Kiya, this plan has been on my mind for weeks. As harsh as it sounds, Zircon Moon is a name that needs to die. 200 years of living is long enough.” “Right.. I whispered, soaking in the impact of his words. “How do Anthony and my dad come into play?” “They’ve been helping me seek potential land sellers and buyers. Luckily, Dad had a decent amount of money. stashed away in his savings and from investments in stocks in Carson City and Las Vegas. He won’t be using that anytime soon, so I’m putting it to good use.” “Oh. Well, that’s good.” I offered a small smile. “Have you thought about where you want your new pack to be?” “Away from here.” Neron snorted. “I’ve outgrown Nevada. I want to stay on the west coast, so maybe Oregon or Washington, despite the shitshow with Osiris. The East Coast as awful winters, the South has hurricanes and tornadoes and the Mid–West is just… corn and farm life.” I shot Neron an incredulous look, placing my fists on my lips. “The West Coast as wildfires!” “They haven’t touched us yet!” my life “Don’t jinx it.” I chuckled, shaking my head. Turning my head to the distant pack house, snippets of flashed before my eyes. This place was where my life began and ended. Through the laughter, smiles, tears, and blood, this land held significant memories that I would never forget. Neron was right, it is time for Zircon Moon to Ko. . And I’m glad that with time, this place would cease to exist. Neron was moving on, and so was L. But that led to another sensitive topic that we needed to touch on. Or, at least, I needed to. “What are you thinking about?” Neron asked. “The past,” I answered, turning my head to the pond. Tiny fish leaped out of the water while birds took their baths around the exterior, Most of the people who hurt me are dead. This summer was a journey that tested my boundaries and my strength. Life threw one obstacle after another at me, whether as a snake or a painful memory. I’ve fallen, gotten back up, and fallen again; a never–ending cycle ceasing when I landed in a coma. With all that time to rest and relax with Artemis, I’ve thought about a lot of things, including how I wanted to move forward. “I don’t know whether this is the best or worst summer of my life.” “Who says it can’t be both?” Neron tossed his ring in the air and caught it with one hand. “It sure as hell was mine.” “Yeah, but we needed the chaos to get to where we are right now. Artemis and I talked a lot in my coma, and I spoke with Selene as well. There is something I feel we need to talk about now that we don’t have any distractions.” d that be?” “What would that be?” “Forgiveness.” Chapter 94 – Perunisong Neron had stopped the tossing, his body stiffening like he was bracing for an attack. A new sadness reflected In his eyes as he averted them elsewhere from my gaze, sucking in a heavy breath full of trepidation. He was nervous, and I was too. Forgiveness wasn’t an option for me, at least, not the type many thought it was. Things have changed, and I have changed. Artemis‘ growl rumbled low in my mind, reminding me she there if I needed her. I unfolded my legs and crossed them again. “Neron, can you answer me honestly?” “Yes.” “Did you really need my forgiveness to change?” … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 182” »
Chapter 93- Second Chance “Miracles were just second chances if you really thought about it—second chances when all hope was lost.“–Kaya McLaren Darien I never thought this would happen to me; to hold my second–chance mate–my mate in my arms. After Odessa, I thought I’d never love again. I closed out every possibility of a broken heart, caging my own in a steel prison. Odessa had hurt me beyond belief; manipulating and taking advantage of me while she pursued another behind my back. Fed with lies, I questioned my worth as both a man and a mate and decided to never open my heart again, to protect myself and Sirius. Now Sirius howled in joy, and my heart sprung free from its man–made containment. Mara’s muffled squeak invaded my eardrums as her shaky arms wrapped around me. Her chocolate and cinnamon scent made my soul cry with joy. I detected a hint of mocha, and I loved it. I absolutely loved it. My heart was singing its highest praises to the gods of heaven, especially my Moon Goddess. The vow I made to never love again incinerated to ash, birthing anew for this witch I met two months ago. Thank you, Selene! Thank you so much! Mara’s blonde hair tickled my chin, telling me that her veil had slipped. “Oh.” Immediately, I released her, keeping her at arm’s length as my cheeks heated. “I–I’m sorry, Mara, I shouldn’t have been so forward.” “No harm done, Darien.” Mara shined a modest smile, adjusting her veil by taking it off and resting the fabric inside her satchel. “Ariel told me this would happen. I didn’t believe her at first, but I had to see it for myself.” “Ariel?” I asked, eyes widening. “Ariel is… with you?” “Yeah! You wouldn’t believe how we met. I was coming back from a hike with my moms when I found her spirit sitting on my bed. She had chosen me as her new human. We chatted, Moms did a ritual to bind us together for life and… here we are.” *I… I never heard of this happening.” “Akin to the soul separation, the bonding ritual between a wolf and their newly chosen host is just as rare.” Estella pressed an arm on Mara’s shoulder, squeezing it with affection. “When Mara told us what had happened, we were astonished to see the sweet wolf spirit had taken a liking to them so quickly. In my heart, I knew this bond would stand the testament of time.” “So, Mara is officially a werewolf.” Alpha Anthony proclaimed. I forgot he was here with us. “Yes, and Mara kept her abilities as a witch. She is now a hybrid.” Hybrid or not, Mara was wonderful. Her sunset eyes found mine, searching for something I couldn’t decipher. Was she looking for trust? Doubt? Sirius wanted to leap out of my chest to meet and comfort both her and Ariel. “She just has to shift for the first time.” Marjorie mentioned. Mara stiffened and looked down at a striking patch of grass beneath her shoes, fidgeting in her place. Concern shot through my chest like a bullet. 1 1/6 Chapter 93–Second Chance “You didn’t shift yet?” I asked her. She shook her head. “Ariel wanted to be here to do it, which is why we came. Shifting is tough, but since I’m an adult as opposed to a teenager, she said I needed your help to make sure things don’t go wrong.” “You can trust Darien.” Phoebe grinned at Mara, coming to my defense. “He is an honorable man, I promise you, Mara.” Mara shot a pained glance at Phoebe before nodding, huffing in a profound sigh, with her eyes fluttering close. “Can my Moms be with me during the shift?” “Anything to make you comfortable.” The last thing I wanted was Mara to feel uncomfortable around me. A suspicion stirred in my chest that she was hiding something from me, but whatever it was, I’m sure she’ll tell me when the time was right. “There is an area in the forest that is secluded away from the eyes of the pack house. Kiya, do you mind if we use your shifting space?” “I don’t mind at all!” Happiness stirred in my chest when I looked at her. Her color was back, and her vibrancy shone brighter. I was glad she was okay after these bleary two months. Mara’s head shot in her direction, with her mouth dropping open. “Kiya? You’re Selene’s-!” “Avatar? Yup. We can talk more about that after your shift.” She shot Mara a wink, causing gentle pink to colonize on her cheeks. “Good luck!” It didn’t take long for the four of us to find the secluded spot disguised by redwood trees and earth. Pebbles crunched underneath the soles of our shoes with the mossy perfume of Mother Nature welcomed us into her territory. No matter how many times I run through the woods, her presence never ceases to make me feel safe. “This is the place.” I announced. “Now, Mara, all you have to do is-” Mara threw herself behind the largest bush in the area, green shielding her body from my view. She squeaked again, ruffling the leaves as she stomped three times. “It’s alright! I just killed a spider!” I rose an eyebrow, unsure whether I should be confused or amused. I turned to look at Marjorie and Estella, but the most they offered me were uneasy smiles as they went to their daughter. “Mara, are you sure you don’t want to come out here?” I asked, now concerned. Her sharp laughter, layered with her anxiety, echoed in the space. “I’m fine right here!” “You sure?” “Positive!” “Mara is…” Estella droned, working on the best words to say next. “Not comfortable stripping in the presence of others.” “But, we’re her mate!” Sirius exclaimed. “We can make her feel better, right?” “I have faith, but it is up to Mara. She discovered our bond no less than twenty minutes ago. She needs time.” 216 Chapter 93–Second Chance “That’s alright.” I gave a hearty smile to the woman, finding a boulder to sit on and wait. “She can come out when she is ready.” The bush leaves continued to rustle with Mara’s movement, her … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 181” »
Chapter 92 Reunion – “Happiness is only real when shared. -Jon Krakauer Kiya Auntie!” Adonis small body burst through my hospital room door, with Raina and Valerian trickling in behind him. With his arms stretched out in front of him, the boy was about to make a mighty leap until a flash of realization flew across his face. Adonis paused, removed his shoes with his feet at the end of my bed, and blazed past Mom and Neron, leaping into my arms with the biggest hug he could muster. I let out a low groan because of my strength returning to my body, but it didn’t deter me from hugging him back. “Hi, little prince.” His curly hair tickled my chin as he adjusted himself on my lap. “How’ve you been?” “Good! I’m glad you’re awake! I tried waking you before, but Mommy said you were in deep sleep.” “1…” I gave my nephew a small smile while rubbing small circles on his back. “Yes, I was sleeping. I needed it to feel better.” “Do you feel better now?” “Much.” Minus the sour stench of vanilla stuck to my nose, waking up after a long slumber felt surreal. It was like waking up to a different world. Dull aches pulsated throughout my limbs as expected, but the air had shifted. I carried an invisible weight on my back for so long, with the world callously adding more weight each day. The world didn’t care. The weight crushed me like a bug after I revived Neron, sending me into infinite darkness. But Artemis was at my side throughout our healing in our mini white world. We fought my demons for years, and it was our time to relax. Now, I’m awake and the weight had lifted. I felt lighter than a feather. Freer than a bird taking their first flight from the nest. Halima and San rested within my heart, and now and then, I could feel a minor tug from the center. Were they cheering me on? Were they happy for me? I won’t ever know that answer, but I’m glad that I’m okay. I’m glad that I get to see tomorrow. The sound of a chair sliding against the ground made way for approaching footsteps that stopped beside my nephew and me. I lifted my head up to see Raina looking down at me with tears glistening in her eyes, fingers reaching, then contracting like she was afraid to touch me. A faint flowery scent tickled my nose, a complete opposite from Raina’s lavender aroma. It wasn’t until I looked down to see her rounding belly poking out of her maroon blouse was when I got my answer. Her unborn baby. The baby that saved her life from Lady Sanguine’s deadly blade. A flood of emotion rushed through me when I reached out my hand to rest on her stomach. Raina gasped quietly, folding her hand on top of my own. I wanted to cry when I felt the life stirring inside, but blinked back my tears. I didn’t want to get emotional. Instead, I looked back up at her, expelling a heavy sigh. 1/6 Buima amovered with a hug, squishing her son in between our bodies. Adonis squeaked but giggled, wrapping bis arms around us, hugging us both at the same time. Raina’s soft sniffing echoed loud in my eardrums along with her whispers of relief that I was okay. I almost couldn’t believe that she didn’t hold an aversion to me, because I could feel and smell the anger and concern coming from Valerian in the distance. Tim alinghn, baby sis. I was so scared that you’d never wake up.” She whimpered, running her hand through my factened curls. My arms found their way around Raina, tightening around her frame. Through the unbridled hatred I had felt for this woman, there was that part that ached for her touch. That part of me would never forget the bond I used to have with Raina, but somehow, it felt good to have her here, next to me. “The baby?” “She’s good.” I pulled back, eyes widening with shock. “She?” Raina chuckled at my reaction and nodded, petting Adonis on the head as he looked up at her with stars for eyes. “Yes. I’ll be having a girl” Tm going to be a big brother. Auntie Adonis exclaimed, hopping on my lap in excitement. “Can you tell me how she got in Mommy’s stomach? Because she and Daddy won’t say anything.” “Th” Heat rushed to my cheeks while my mind scrambled for a solution. Jackle snorted beside me. Mom covered her mouth to stifle her laughter, and the men at the door looked away like they have heard nothing. Sighing 1 patted Adonis on the shoulder and answered, “I’ll tell you in five to ten years.” Adonis disappointed groan was interrupted out of the blue when the door burst open, nearly hitting Valerian in the face. My hospital room got significantly smaller when Kwame, Lorelai, Dad, Anthony, and everyone else sprung in. A tiny voice amongst the adults whined. A smaller body squeezed out from the forest of legs, unning over to my empty side past Jackie. She hopped in my lap, thus making two children sitting on either thigh “Tis! Auntie!” Ximena shrieked, hugging my arm like a koala. “You’re awake! I missed you!” Before I could answer, a faint growl from my side made me jump. I looked down with wide eyes and jaw dropped to see Adonis glaring at Ximena with contempt. She seemed to notice as well and glared back with the same power her miniature body could hold. “Auntie?” Adonis questioned. “Auntie Kiya is my Auntie!” “Your Auntie?” Ximena snarled, hugging my arm possessively. “She was my auntie first, dummy!” Uh, oh. I looked to Anthony and Alesia for help, but their muffled laughter hinted at their enjoyment of the new rivalry between children. Great. Chapter 92 – Reunion “You need to leave!” Adonis barked. “No, you!” Ximena shot back before looking up at me. “Auntie, tell him you were mine first!” “I just woke up from a two–month coma…” I moaned, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Daddy! Mommy! Get him out!” “Hey! Who do you think you are?” “An Alpha. Ximena grinned, showing off her white teeth. “You look like a Beta.” “And what if I am?!” Adonis scoffed, rolling his eyes. “You don’t look like an Alpha. You’re very tiny.” Before the two could break out into a child brawl, a deep rumble echoed through the room. Everyone’s eyes shot at me as I was sure red was bursting on my cheeks, despite my dark complexion. I shined an awkward smile and bowed my head to hide my shame. “….. I’m hungry?” This wasn’t hunger. The bear in my belly had graduated to a ravenous whale. While everyone surrounding me was eating their lunches in relative peace, I was scarfing down bowl after bowl, not caring what was inside. The whale needed to be satiated, and I missed the taste of normal food. Eating different foods at the same time was a recipe for disaster, but who am I kidding? I’m fucking starving! “Mija! ¡Calmate!” Dad snatched a takeout box I was reaching for filled with dan dan noodles. “This is your eight bowl of noodles in the last five minutes! If you don’t be careful, you could choke!” I bared my teeth and hissed, unable to satiate my hunger. He held it out of arm’s reach when I reached for it again, knowing damn well I’d be slow to get out my bed. In the end, Mom plucked the bowl from his hands and handed it back to me. “Mi amor, she hasn’t eaten in two months. You know how she can eat us out of … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 180” »
– “ s shoes with his feet at the end of my bed, and blazed past Mom and Neron, leaping into my arms with the biggest hug he could muster. I let out a low groan because of my strength returning to my body, but it didn’t deter me from hugging him back. “Hi, little prince.” His curly hair tickled my chin as he adjusted himself on my lap. “How’ve you been?” “Good! I’m glad you’re awake! I tried waking you before, but Mommy said you were in deep sleep.” “1…” I gave my nephew a small smile while rubbing small circles on his back. “Yes, I was sleeping. I needed it to feel better.” “Do you feel better now?” “Much.” Minus the sour stench of vanilla stuck to my nose, waking up after a long slumber felt surreal. It was like waking up to a different world. Dull aches pulsated throughout my limbs as expected, but the air had shifted. I carried an invisible weight on my back for so long, with the world callously adding more weight each day. The world didn’t care. The weight crushed me like a bug after I revived Neron, sending me into infinite darkness. But Artemis was at my side throughout our healing in our mini white world. We fought my demons for years, and it was our time to relax. Now, I’m awake and the weight had lifted. I felt lighter than a feather. Freer than a bird taking their first flight from the nest. Halima and San rested within my heart, and now and then, I could feel a minor tug from the center. Were they cheering me on? Were they happy for me? I won’t ever know that answer, but I’m glad that I’m okay. I’m glad that I get to see tomorrow. The sound of a chair sliding against the ground made way for approaching footsteps that stopped beside my nephew and me. I lifted my head up to see Raina looking down at me with tears glistening in her eyes, fingers reaching, then contracting like she was afraid to touch me. A faint flowery scent tickled my nose, a complete opposite from Raina’s lavender aroma. It wasn’t until I looked down to see her rounding belly poking out of her maroon blouse was when I got my answer. Her unborn baby. The baby that saved her life from Lady Sanguine’s deadly blade. A flood of emotion rushed through me when I reached out my hand to rest on her stomach. Raina gasped quietly, folding her hand on top of my own. I wanted to cry when I felt the life stirring inside, but blinked back my tears. I didn’t want to get emotional. Instead, I looked back up at her, expelling a heavy sigh. 1/6 Buima amovered with a hug, squishing her son in between our bodies. Adonis squeaked but giggled, wrapping bis arms around us, hugging us both at the same time. Raina’s soft sniffing echoed loud in my eardrums along with her whispers of relief that I was okay. I almost couldn’t believe that she didn’t hold an aversion to me, because I could feel and smell the anger and concern coming from Valerian in the distance. Tim alinghn, baby sis. I was so scared that you’d never wake up.” She whimpered, running her hand through my factened curls. My arms found their way around Raina, tightening around her frame. Through the unbridled hatred I had felt for this woman, there was that part that ached for her touch. That part of me would never forget the bond I used to have with Raina, but somehow, it felt good to have her here, next to me. “The baby?” “She’s good.” I pulled back, eyes widening with shock. “She?” Raina chuckled at my reaction and nodded, petting Adonis on the head as he looked up at her with stars for eyes. “Yes. I’ll be having a girl” Tm going to be a big brother. Auntie Adonis exclaimed, hopping on my lap in excitement. “Can you tell me how she got in Mommy’s stomach? Because she and Daddy won’t say anything.” “Th” Heat rushed to my cheeks while my mind scrambled for a solution. Jackle snorted beside me. Mom covered her mouth to stifle her laughter, and the men at the door looked away like they have heard nothing. Sighing 1 patted Adonis on the shoulder and answered, “I’ll tell you in five to ten years.” Adonis disappointed groan was interrupted out of the blue when the door burst open, nearly hitting Valerian in the face. My hospital room got significantly smaller when Kwame, Lorelai, Dad, Anthony, and everyone else sprung in. A tiny voice amongst the adults whined. A smaller body squeezed out from the forest of legs, unning over to my empty side past Jackie. She hopped in my lap, thus making two children sitting on either thigh “Tis! Auntie!” Ximena shrieked, hugging my arm like a koala. “You’re awake! I missed you!” Before I could answer, a faint growl from my side made me jump. I looked down with wide eyes and jaw dropped to see Adonis glaring at Ximena with contempt. She seemed to notice as well and glared back with the same power her miniature body could hold. “Auntie?” Adonis questioned. “Auntie Kiya is my Auntie!” “Your Auntie?” Ximena snarled, hugging my arm possessively. “She was my auntie first, dummy!” Uh, oh. I looked to Anthony and Alesia for help, but their muffled laughter hinted at their enjoyment of the new rivalry between children. Great. Chapter 92 – Reunion “You need to leave!” Adonis barked. “No, you!” Ximena shot back before looking up at me. “Auntie, tell him you were mine first!” “I just woke up from a two–month coma…” I moaned, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Daddy! Mommy! Get him out!” “Hey! Who do you think you are?” “An Alpha. Ximena grinned, showing off her white teeth. “You look like a Beta.” “And what if I am?!” Adonis scoffed, rolling his eyes. “You don’t look like an Alpha. You’re very tiny.” Before the two could break out into a child brawl, a deep rumble echoed through the room. Everyone’s eyes shot at me as I was sure red was bursting on my cheeks, despite my dark complexion. I shined an awkward smile and bowed my head to hide my shame. “….. I’m hungry?” This wasn’t hunger. The bear in my belly had graduated to a ravenous whale. While everyone surrounding me was eating their lunches in relative peace, I was scarfing down bowl after bowl, not caring what was inside. The whale needed to be satiated, and I missed the taste of normal food. Eating different foods at the same time was a recipe for disaster, but who am I kidding? I’m fucking starving! “Mija! ¡Calmate!” Dad snatched a takeout box I was reaching for filled with dan dan noodles. “This is your eight bowl of noodles in the last five minutes! If you don’t be careful, you could choke!” I bared my teeth and hissed, unable to satiate my hunger. He held it out of arm’s reach when I reached for it again, knowing damn well I’d be slow to get out my bed. In the end, Mom plucked the bowl from his hands and handed it back to me. “Mi amor, she hasn’t eaten in two months. You know how she can eat us out of house and home!” “I’d like some food, too!” Dad grumbled, dropping in his seat next to his wife like a cantankerous old man. Well, he is one. “At least she likes my cooking!” Galen shouted in pride, grinning … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 179” »
Chapter 59 – Part of Me “My happiness grows in dret proporce, and in inverse proportion to my expectations” Michael Sow Heaven was in the blue eyes of a white haired angel who saved my life. Death had carried me over the threshold of the afterlife, ready to settle me before my matron goddess. Ring beside Death was Onyx, my companion for eternity. That was the end of me; I gave my life to save Kia, and my fate awaited me past the darkness However, the warmth of life called to my soul. Tendrils of holy silver pulled me away from Death toward the light. Death grumbled and stomped its feet because someone disrupted the natural process all living beings must encounter. At first, I didn’t want to go back. It was time for Onyx and me to move on. Until the tendrils twirled into the shape of a hand, beckoning me to touch it. The same stretched out to Onyx, but as a paw. I heard the melodic voice of the woman I love caressing my heart and ears. Come back to me, please. The memories rushed back. I realized couldn’t leave yet. There was so much left unsaid and undone. Without hesitation, I took the luminous hand into mine and Onyx took the paw into his, and a flash of light pulled us both in the arms of our angel on earth. But I couldn’t celebrate. My happiness turned to sheer panic when Kiya collapsed on top of me. Her holy light dimmed, reverting her back to her original form. Dozens of others shared my panic as a bittersweet end to an ageless battle against the darkness. Afterwards, it was one big blur. I didn’t take a single breath until we got to the hospital at Garnet Moon. I cradled Kiya’s limp body against my chest, her head rolling on my shoulder. The doctors and nurses hopped into action under the authority of Anthony’s command, settling Kiya on a gurney, and rolling her away further in the hospital. Every breath, every foot tap, foretold the anxiety bubbling in each of us. The whiplash of the role reversal stressed our minds out–I died and came back. Now, there is no telling if Kiya was crossing the same threshold of death. Valerian insisted to have a nurse examine me, but I assured him I was alright. I felt better than ever, and I felt awful about it. Why? I knew healing took a toll on Kiya’s health. She knew. The first time she healed Abigail and me, it knocked her unconscious. She used the same power to resuscitate me. I don’t know what I’ll do if Kiya ends up dying. Asim didn’t join us, assuming he had to take care of his brother’s body. The rest of us remained in the hospital waiting room, waiting for updates. The orange sunset stretched its lights toward our feet, casting a glow that didn’t comfort us. My soldiers returned to Zircon Moon, along with my Beta and Gamma. After this de (The Moonlight Avatar Series Önfection) Chapter 89 – Part of Me “My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.” Michael J. Fox Neron Heaven was in the blue eyes of a white–haired angel who saved my life. Death had carried me over the threshold of the afterlife, ready to settle me before my matron goddess. Walking beside Death was Onyx, my companion for eternity. That was the end of me; I gave my life to save Kiya, and my fate awaited me past the darkness. However, the warmth of life called to my soul. Tendrils of holy silver pulled me away from Death toward the light. Death grumbled and stomped its feet because someone disrupted the natural process all living beings must encounter. At first, I didn’t want to go back. It was time for Onyx and me to move on. Until the tendrils twirled into the shape of a hand, beckoning me to touch it. The same stretched out to Onyx, but as a paw. I heard the melodic voice of the woman I love caressing my heart and ears. Come back to me, please. The memories rushed back. I realized couldn’t leave yet. There was so much left unsaid and undone. Without hesitation, I took the luminous hand into mine and Onyx took the paw into his, and a flash of light pulled us both in the arms of our angel on earth. But I couldn’t celebrate. My happiness turned to sheer panic when Kiya collapsed on top of me. Her holy light dimmed, reverting her back to her original form. Dozens of others shared my panic as a bittersweet end to an ageless battle against the darkness. Afterwards, it was one big blur. I didn’t take a single breath until we got to the hospital at Garnet Moon. I cradled Kiya’s limp body against my chest, her head rolling on my shoulder. The doctors and nurses hopped into action under the authority of Anthony’s command, settling Kiya on a gurney, and rolling her away further in the hospital. Every breath, every foot tap, foretold the anxiety bubbling in each of us. The whiplash of the role reversal stressed our minds out–I died and came back. Now, there is no telling if Kiya was crossing the same threshold of death. Valerian insisted to have a nurse examine me, but I assured him I was alright. I felt better than ever, and I felt awful about it. Why? I knew healing took a toll on Kiya’s health. She knew. The first time she healed Abigail and me, it knocked her unconscious. She used the same power to resuscitate me. I don’t know what I’ll do if Kiya ends up dying. Asim didn’t join us, assuming he had to take care of his brother’s body. The rest of us remained in the hospital waiting room, waiting for updates. The orange sunset stretched its lights toward our feet, casting a glow that didn’t comfort us. My soldiers returned to Zircon Moon, along with my Beta and Gamma. After this Chapter 19 – Part of Me madness, they needed the comfort of their mates. Onyx howled in sadness, anguished about Artemis. He could lose her again before they had the chance to talk. On my bouncing leg, I rested my head on my fists, calling out a hushed prayer to Selene for Kiya’s recovery. She teetered on the edge of death many times and bounced back. This time shouldn’t be any different. A hand gripped my knee in comfort. I looked up to see Nikolai offering me a modest smile. It did something to my heart that I couldn’t explain. “Mi rayo de luna is strong. She’s going to be fine.” “I know.” That was what everyone had told me. Kiya is going to be fine. I need to see it for myself before I could believe it. Kiya, pull through. Don’t die on me now, please. “Alpha Anthony?” All our heads collectively shot up when an auburn–haired doctor walked in. She clutched her clipboard and adjusted her glasses. Anthony rose from his seat and walked toward her. … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 178” »
Chapter 88 – Come Back To Me “There is an ocean of silence between us… and I am drowning in it.“–Ranata Suzuki Kiya I was free. My gilded cage had rusted, and the chains of darkness crumbled to dust. Osiris was gone. I should be celebrating. I should be running into the arms of my parents, sobbing tears of joy, relishing in my newfound freedom. Instead, screams of absolute sorrow tore through my throat and shattered the sunlit atmosphere. My world had darkened. Artemis‘ broken howls touched the stratosphere to where I was certain the angels of heaven could hear her. My legs moved on their own accord, splitting earth with each stomp toward the body that should thrive with life. The body that should rejoice in my liberation with incandescent sapphires and ivory smiles. The body I cradled in my trembling arms once my naked knees dropped to the dirtied earth. “N–Neron?” My voice came out as a pitiful whimper. Footsteps echoed around me, but I didn’t bother to look up. I glued my eyes to the Alpha’s lifeless face, drenched in sweat. The wound on his neck exposed flesh and muscle, nausea resting like a stone in my stomach. “Neron… wake up, please…” I didn’t want this to happen. I shook him lightly, hoping to get some inkling of life, but got nothing. His body weighed heavily with death, void of the weightless life that kept his soul afloat. I kept calling out his name, hoping that this was just the devil’s trick on my mind…. But he wouldn’t answer me. “Mija…” Mom placed her loving hand on my shoulder. “Neron is…” “Don’t say it.” I sniffled, tears threatening to spill over my eyes. “Please, don’t say it…” “But Kiya… it’s true.” Abigail added, trying to soothe the wound in my chest with her gentle voice. “He’s gone.” “No! He wasn’t supposed to do this! He wasn’t…” The blood on his arms swirled like galaxies around the droplets of my falling tears. On my skin, they burned like acid, searing through my flesh and bone. Neron kept his promise; he didn’t allow Osiris to hurt me anymore. But at the cost of his life? He should’ve… he could’ve… The realization hit me like two freight trains colliding, especially when Diana fluttered on Neron’s chest, releasing a broken hoot with her golds reflecting deep sadness. Chapter 88–Come Back To Me I… I killed him. A strong tremor split my body in two. Pain bubbled in my chest and gushed out of my mouth like a hot geyser as sobbing and screaming. My throat tightened like a leash, but it did nothing to stop my painful screams as I clutched Neron’s body closer to mine and buried my face in his chest, hiding my tears from the world. Apology after apology tumbled out of my mouth with reckless abandon, muffled through his cooling flesh. I’m sorry for hurting you! I’m sorry for giving you scars! I’m sorry that you, time and time again, throw yourself in danger for me. I’m sorry that I couldn’t give the way you do. I’m sorry for taking and taking like a selfish woman.. I’m sorry, Neron! I’m sorry, Onyx! I’m so… so fucking sorry… Because in the end, it was I who ended the Prince bloodline. A plethora of scenarios raced in my mind of various outcomes that could’ve saved Neron’s life. His death was avoidable! But every scenario ended with him jumping onto the path of danger to protect me. To save me. I was the warrior, and Neron was the shield. Osiris‘ fangs were meant to be in my throat; but Neron took the blow. And like a shield that’s been through hell and back, they fall apart. Neron’s final declaration opened the pathway to victory, and he wasn’t here to celebrate. What is the point of rejoicing when we need to plan his funeral?! No one tried to touch or talk to me. They were giving me space, and I was thankful for that. After a while, my sobs quieted down, but there was the occasional hiccup. Artemis‘ sorrow hurt the deepest. Because I knew she missed Onyx. Neron wouldn’t have done what he did if Onyx didn’t agree; that I was certain. I wanted to reach out and hold Artemis in my arms so we could cry together. Neron was still in my lap, cocooned in my arms. I couldn’t put him on the ground–that was where he took hist final breath. Every wall I put up came crashing down, picking up dust in a pile of forgotten debris. My family was feeling my emotions. Someone kneeled in front of me, his hands folded on his knees. My eyes, red and blotchy, met my brother’s hazels, contemplative and worried. He expelled a massive sigh and tried to reach out. But some beastly instinct took over me and I gripped at Neron possessively, holding his head and body to my chest like he was a newborn baby, baring my teeth in warning. “I won’t touch him, Kiki.” Anthony’s calm words calmed my beastly side and my arms slowly relaxed, loosening my grip on the corpse. “Neron didn’t die in vain. He protected you until his last breath.” “He wasn’t supposed to do that.” My hoarse whisper carried the pain my heart couldn’t hold. “He wasn’t supposed to die. Not like this. Not before his time.” Chapter 18 Come Back To Me “I know, Little Bit, but he made his choice. He jumped in front of Osiris willingly, even if it meant his pain.” “I didn’t want him to hurt himself…I hurt him too much.” “Hey, none of that.” He reprimanded. “You aren’t responsible for his death; don’t carry responsibilities that aren’t yours, Kiya.” “Osiris was supposed to kill me, not him! It’s not fair! It should be me that’s dead, not Neron!” Moans escaped my mouth through the suppressed sounds of my sobs starting up again. “I’m not worthy of his sacrifice, Tony! He had so much to look forward to in life and he threw it all away for me!” “Because he loved you, Kiya!” I burrowed my face in Neron’s hollow chest again, the heat of pure shame burning through me. “He wouldn’t have done what he did if he didn’t love you. I’ve watched this man consistently put you above himself through the amount of shit thrown at him, from us and his dad. I don’t know what was going through his head, but he spoke with actions. It’s a shame we all lost him too soon.” “Death… too much death…” I choked, constantly sniffling to hold back more tears. My eyes were burning at this point. I heard shuffles around me, the heat of the space rising. Everyone kneeled to either comfort me or mourn the loss of Neron. It only made my chest heave … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 177” »
Chapter 87 – The Final Confrontation Pt. 3 “It’s through your wounds that your light pours out into the world.“–Abhijit Naskar Kiy Please, don’t tell me I fucking died again! My body floated, suspended in air in the vast white space. I looked to my left and right to see that I’m alone. The place was heated, like a blanket on a bitter winter night, but I couldn’t forget what happened moments ago. Osiris was… mutating. Transforming. The air of the battle had shifted for the worst. After the smoke clears, what would I see? How would my family and I survive? I flexed my right hand to feel the lack of a dagger, now uncertain if it would do the damage intended. The snake had changed. This is unlike anything I’ve dealt before. Zombie rogues, Cerberus, hybrids–that I could handle. But how could I think to defeat Osiris now? My plan had combusted into flames in my palmis, A soft burst of warmth brushed against my cheek, tickling the bags under my eye. Beside me, tiny balls of silver, fluttering like fireflies, outlined the form of a woman, sinking into the light silhouette. My eyes widened in shock when a familiar pair of silver orbs gazed into my eyes. “Selene?” I croaked. “Yes, it is me, my child.” She whispered, her thumb caressing my check. “Behind those browns lay a sea of questions you want to ask me. I will answer them in due time. Right now, we have pressing matters regarding that snake.” “What happened to him?” “A fusion.” Selene explained with a hefty sigh. “Asir has accepted the dark blessing from the serpent god, thus accessing his ultimate and most powerful form. While all avatars have the power to ascend to near godhood or goddesshood, merely a handful achieve it. It is a unique state from the avatar state you know. Legend states that Almighty Ra defeats Apophis every evening to ensure the sun will rise anew. Today, the moon will aid the sun to trap that snake back in Mountain Bakhu in the underworld, cutting his access to the world through Asir.” Godhood? Most powerful form? My head hurt from the new information, spinning like an uncontrollable top. “I guess he wasn’t kidding when he called himself a god.” “He took it literally.” “So, how do I defeat him?” “Simple. You’ll be on equal footing with him soon enough. Lean on your fellow avatars and together, you’ll vanquish the darkness for good.” Her soft palm slid up to cover my eyes. “Relax and accept the blessing of the moon, for now, you’ll reach the level of goddess.” “I’m not a goddess, Selene. I don’t believe I could ever be at the level of one.” 17 “You will, today.” I smirk. “No room for arguments, right, Selene?” “Don’t think I notice your stalling, Kiya. I know you’re scared, but I promise everything will be alright in the end.” From the top of my skull to the tips of my toes, an unnatural warmth flooded my body, smoldering and caressing every nerve, artery, organ, and muscle. Specs of silver and blue shimmered behind my eyelids before combusting into mini fireworks, each growing with potency and vibrancy. The warmth was comfortable, but it threatened to leap out of my chest, determined to touch any untouched areas on my body. My lips sealed shut, but there was no need to scream or cry. I was safe. I leaned back and allowed Selene’s presence and power to overflow out of my body, wrapping me up in a thick cocoon. I was changing. Changing for the better. Changing for victory. Changing for redemption. If this is the only way I can rid Osiris for good, then I’ll accept whatever blessings come my way. Neron The air of fate had shifted. Under the prison of darkness laid the light of hope shining brighter than a diamond–flame. Our moon illuminating hope through the desolate horizon. I didn’t know what to say or think when I witnessed the light morph and bend to form the silhouette of a woman. Gold, violet, and blue lights joined in on the light show, but when a crackling red ball surrounded with black electricity was thrown toward me and the others, the violet light hopped in front of us. A translucent purple square stretched from where we all stood and stretched to the sky, shielding us from the attack. That deadly energy bounced off the wall and punted the ground, burning and sizzling, leaving a hole of scorched earth. “That flimsy shield won’t stop me!” A deep, disembodied voice spoke. The voice sounded like two demons. speaking at once, seizing my spine with chills. We heard slithering along with soft growling, and when I looked up, my insults about Osiris reigned true. He truly was a demon. I’ve heard about these creatures in mythology texts in my high–school classes. Half–man, half–snake, reverend as gods. Osiris looked like a beast fit for his god’s creation. Half of his body was in the form of a black snake, stretching his height to nine feet? Ten? Obscurity stained his hands, branches stretching through his veins, touching his shoulders. His clothing was in tatters, hanging onto his limbs for dear life. White hair flowed 2/7 Chapter 87 – The Final Confrontation Pt 3 behind him, longer than usual. Sharp claws replaced his nails, and his fangs were long as daggers. He became a Naga. And he was ready to take us out. … oh, we’re beyond dead.” Galen muttered in the group, carning a slap on the back of the head from Darien. … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 176” »
C “Then, stop worrying so much. It’s making me itch.” “Keep scratching, then.” Moments after Kiya had left to confront Osiris, Anthony and Neron were alerted by the arrival of their warriors. Between the attack of Zircon Moon and losing many lives, Neron’s numbers were small, but Anthony’s soldiers compensated for it. The combined army laid in the outskirts of the forest hiding Osiris” home, their heavy feet rumbling through the forest floor. The Alphas and Avatars were in the front while everyone else followed close behind. Neron’s right hand dug into his pocket to grip Kiya’s moon pendant, the anchor to his hope. Kiya’s presence had long since faded, but it lingered in the surrounding air. On his skin. In his nose. In his hands. His skin. flushed red in the memories of her hand in his own and the strands of her hair tickling his chin. His chest felt the phantom breaths of her gentle breathing as she slept next to him, safe and guarded from nightmares. As quick as he had her, his heart ached at letting her go once again. “She shouldn’t have to fight, Neron thought. ‘She deserved rest, just like the rest of us.” “Neron.” Asim walked up to him, matching his pace as they walked over protruding roots. “May I ask you a question?” He nodded “Go ahead.” “I hope this isn’t too personal, but are you and Kiya fated?” Neron smiled small. “What gave it away?” “The look in your eyes is the look only a man in deep love has for their mate.” Asim answered, matching the Alpha’s smile. “Don’t feel ashamed, I have the same look whenever I look at my Nailah.” “Nailah?” “My wife and my mate. She’s back home, waiting for my return along with my children.” Neron hoped, internally, that one day, he’d reach where Asim was now. “And you’re here, risking it all to stop your brother.” A pleasant silence befell the men as the shuffling of leaves intermingled with the echoes of footsteps behind them. “Kiya and I are fated mates, but because of… circumstances in our past, we may never come together.” “And you’re here, risking it all to help her.” Throwing Neron’s words back at him earned the Egyptian a playful scoff from the Alpha. “You’re okay with never having your mate?” Neron reflected on his next words, running a hand through his black locks. “I’m learning to come to terms with it. It isn’t easy, but in an ideal world, I’d like her to accept me out of her own free will. Destiny be damned. Fate may bring us together, but I want it to be her choice to be with me or to choose someone else. She is a free woman in her rights.” Asim was silent for a moment, pondering on his words as he kicked a stray rock to the side. “I don’t believe I could ever be that resilient. Displaying that level of strength and restraint is admirable.” “I would die for her, Asim. I love her more than anything. And he won’t ever stop. Two minutes of further travel came to a screeching halt when the acute senses of the wolves detected a plethora of sour and acrid odors billowing in from between the tree barks. Nostrils flared from every member in the squadron, their stances bristling at the new arrivals. Above the dense canopy, many explosions rang in swift succession. Through the distorted holes between overlapping leaves and branches, silvery light shot across the sky like shooting stars, Kiya’s signal. On cue, witches and hybrids alike emerged from the trees. Sickening red stretched from the base of their necks toward their chins and ears like tree branches. With bloodshot and bugged out eyes, snarling lips, and fingers either holding claws or black magic, each enemy was ready to tear their new victims to shreds. The clash of the armies had begun; sounds of battle kissing the leaves and rocking the roots of the trees. Tricking him was a fool’s game. Osiris couldn’t see the conflict within the forest, but knew of it. He knew of his brother siding with his enemies, further proving his abandonment. His anger pumped and etched into the release of dark energy from his palms to his fingertips, demanding and desiring for both Kiya’s defeat and submission. However, the woman fought back with the energy of the celestial diamond. Silver and black fought for victory over the other. Light versus dark–a testament to ancient battles between the gods of heaven and humans on earth. With every flail of her dress, the snake spotted the golden weapon attached to her hip. The weapon that caused his accursed wound. Kiya had yet to pull it out, waiting for the perfect opening for the man to pay for his crimes. He sent most of his subordinates into battle, their energy humming through his veins as the darkness from them replaced the adrenaline in his body. Yet it didn’t hold a candle to Kiya’s tenacity. She didn’t need to feed off others to become stronger. She was strong all on her own. That was, until he remembered something important. Kiya threw a punch, which he caught in his palm. The other came just as fast, but with both of her hands in his, both struggled in a deadlock. Osiris threw his head back with a deep, resounding cackle, confusing the hell of the smaller woman. “What the fuck are you laughing at?!” Kiya roared. “I was so caught up in trying to punish you I forgot about the trick up my sleeve.” He leaned in to where their noses almost touched. “My weapon worked wonders in dismantling your friends before, and it shall do it again. I’ll slaughter all you love without touching them!” Confusion contorted her expression before flattening into shock. Furious, Kiya hopped and using Osiris‘ arms for leverage, she wrapped her ankles around his neck and twisted her body, using her lower body strength to throw the man on the ground before landing on her hands, hopping back on her feet. Her back screamed at such a feat, but pain be damned when a literal war machine is on his way to kill her family. “Watch out, everyone!” She shrieked through the mind–link connecting her to her friends and family. “Cerberus is on his way!” As Kiya got tackled again, her bundle of friends adorned paled faces during their fight. Memories of their brutal beat down festered like an infection, even more so as the familiar, unhesitant stomping drew closer to the battlefield. Neron remembered the tremor of Cerberus‘ colossal feet and the horrible stinging of his claws through his chest. Anthony confirmed his fears when he raised the alarm, reiterating Kiya’s message to the troops, concern rolling through the men and women. “Oh, fucking hell.” Darien muttered in fear. Cerberus‘ colossal figure emerged from the shadows of the trees, the sunlight highlighting his deep wrinkles as he slapped away the hybrids and witches in his way. His stomping grew louder and rapid once he spotted his targets. Both the Zircon and Garnet Moon members readied themselves for another brutal onslaught until an unlikely friend rolled in with furious thunderclaps and dim clouds. A storm? A magnificent boom splintered the sounds of battle, startling the soldiers by its sudden appearance. A sweet, pungent aroma of rain tickled nostrils, but rain didn’t accompany the smell. Instead, singeing the leaves and branches was a powerful bolt of lightning impaling the juggernaut through his broad chest. A savage roar erupted from his throat as he fell to his knees with a large, burning open wound exposed to the world. “You aren’t fucking with my friends, today!” Heads turned to see Violetta with her hand humming in lightning, her hair taking on life as the storm bent to her will. She summoned another bolt of lightning to hit the beast, aided by a mighty thunderclap. Rain fell to calm the seared leaves so a forest fire doesn’t happen. “You can control storms?!” Sapphire asked, mouth agape. “What can I say? I’m a hurricane on two feet.” Violetta shot a wink, lips curling into a smile. Some soldiers shuffled away from Violetta, in awe at her raw power. A thought struck Neron as he bashed the head of an offensive hybrid against a tree. If an army of wolves couldn’t stop Cerberus, then could avatars? A sly smirk settled on his face–he wanted revenge against the beast, but he was saving his uncontrolled anger … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 175” »
Chapter 86 – The Final Confrontation Pt. 2 *Im the hand of God! I’m the dark messiah! I’m the vengeful one! The Vengeful One‘ by Disturbed Third Person POV “Kiya is going to be fine.” “I know.” “She is a fighter.” “I know.” “Then, stop worrying so much. It’s making me itch.” “Keep scratching, then.” Moments after Kiya had left to confront Osiris, Anthony and Neron were alerted by the arrival of their warriors. Between the attack of Zircon Moon and losing many lives, Neron’s numbers were small, but Anthony’s soldiers compensated for it. The combined army laid in the outskirts of the forest hiding Osiris” home, their heavy feet rumbling through the forest floor. The Alphas and Avatars were in the front while everyone else followed close behind. Neron’s right hand dug into his pocket to grip Kiya’s moon pendant, the anchor to his hope. Kiya’s presence had long since faded, but it lingered in the surrounding air. On his skin. In his nose. In his hands. His skin. flushed red in the memories of her hand in his own and the strands of her hair tickling his chin. His chest felt the phantom breaths of her gentle breathing as she slept next to him, safe and guarded from nightmares. As quick as he had her, his heart ached at letting her go once again. “She shouldn’t have to fight, Neron thought. ‘She deserved rest, just like the rest of us.” “Neron.” Asim walked up to him, matching his pace as they walked over protruding roots. “May I ask you a question?” He nodded “Go ahead.” “I hope this isn’t too personal, but are you and Kiya fated?” Neron smiled small. “What gave it away?” “The look in your eyes is the look only a man in deep love has for their mate.” Asim answered, matching the Alpha’s smile. “Don’t feel ashamed, I have the same look whenever I look at my Nailah.” “Nailah?” “My wife and my mate. She’s back home, waiting for my return along with my children.” Neron hoped, internally, that one day, he’d reach where Asim was now. “And you’re here, risking it all to stop your brother.” A pleasant silence befell the men as the shuffling of leaves intermingled with the echoes of footsteps behind them. “Kiya and I are fated mates, but because of… circumstances in our past, we may never come together.” “And you’re here, risking it all to help her.” Throwing Neron’s words back at him earned the Egyptian a playful scoff from the Alpha. “You’re okay with never having your mate?” Neron reflected on his next words, running a hand through his black locks. “I’m learning to come to terms with it. It isn’t easy, but in an ideal world, I’d like her to accept me out of her own free will. Destiny be damned. Fate may bring us together, but I want it to be her choice to be with me or to choose someone else. She is a free woman in her rights.” Asim was silent for a moment, pondering on his words as he kicked a stray rock to the side. “I don’t believe I could ever be that resilient. Displaying that level of strength and restraint is admirable.” “I would die for her, Asim. I love her more than anything. And he won’t ever stop. Two minutes of further travel came to a screeching halt when the acute senses of the wolves detected a plethora of sour and acrid odors billowing in from between the tree barks. Nostrils flared from every member in the squadron, their stances bristling at the new arrivals. Above the dense canopy, many explosions rang in swift succession. Through the distorted holes between overlapping leaves and branches, silvery light shot across the sky like shooting stars, Kiya’s signal. On cue, witches and hybrids alike emerged from the trees. Sickening red stretched from the base of their necks toward their chins and ears like tree branches. With bloodshot and bugged out eyes, snarling lips, and fingers either holding claws or black magic, each enemy was ready to tear their new victims to shreds. The clash of the armies had begun; sounds of battle kissing the leaves and rocking the roots of the trees. Tricking him was a fool’s game. Osiris couldn’t see the conflict within the forest, but knew of it. He knew of his brother siding with his enemies, further proving his abandonment. His anger pumped and etched into the release of dark energy from his palms to his fingertips, demanding and desiring for both Kiya’s defeat and submission. However, the woman fought back with the energy of the celestial diamond. Silver and black fought for victory over the other. Light versus dark–a testament to ancient battles between the gods of heaven and humans on earth. With every flail of her dress, the snake spotted the golden weapon attached to her hip. The weapon that caused his accursed wound. Kiya had yet to pull it out, waiting for the perfect opening for the man to pay for his crimes. He sent most of his subordinates into battle, their energy humming through his veins as the darkness from them replaced the adrenaline in his body. Yet it didn’t hold a candle to Kiya’s tenacity. She didn’t need to feed off others to become stronger. She was strong all on her own. That was, until he remembered something important. Kiya threw a punch, which he caught in his palm. The other came just as fast, but with both of her hands in his, both struggled in a deadlock. Osiris threw his head back with a deep, resounding cackle, confusing the hell of the smaller woman. “What the fuck are you laughing at?!” Kiya roared. “I was so caught up in trying to punish you I forgot about the trick up my sleeve.” He leaned in to where their noses almost touched. “My weapon worked wonders in dismantling your friends before, and it shall do it again. I’ll slaughter all you love without touching them!” Confusion contorted her expression before flattening into shock. Furious, Kiya hopped and using Osiris‘ arms for leverage, she wrapped her ankles around his neck and twisted her body, using her lower body strength to throw the man on the ground before landing on her hands, hopping back on her feet. Her back screamed at such a feat, but pain be damned when a literal war machine is on his way to kill her family. “Watch out, everyone!” She shrieked through the mind–link connecting her to her friends and family. “Cerberus is on his way!” As Kiya got tackled again, her bundle of friends adorned paled faces during their fight. Memories of their brutal beat down festered like an infection, even more so as the familiar, unhesitant stomping drew closer to the battlefield. Neron remembered the tremor of Cerberus‘ colossal feet and the horrible stinging of his claws through his chest. Anthony confirmed his fears when he raised the alarm, reiterating Kiya’s message to the troops, concern rolling through the men and women. “Oh, fucking hell.” Darien muttered in fear. Cerberus‘ colossal figure emerged from the shadows of the trees, the sunlight highlighting his deep wrinkles as he slapped away the hybrids and witches in his way. His stomping grew louder and rapid once he spotted his targets. Both the Zircon and Garnet Moon members readied themselves for another brutal onslaught until an unlikely friend rolled in with furious thunderclaps and dim clouds. A storm? … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 174” »