Chapter 44 She’s Gone – “Times will change for the better when you change.“–Maxwell Maltz Neron Seconds turn to minutes, minutes turn to hours, and hours turn to a lifetime. It is like two lifetimes had passed since Kiya and her family left my land. Her absence is noticeable, especially with the change in temperature. The sun shines, warming my territory, but it can’t compare to the warmth my mate held. She is the sun. I don’t know how long I sat on these stairs, staring out into the dense woodlands. A miniscule speck of hope dances in me, thinking that Kiya would emerge from the trees with her beautiful smile. I long to see her again, but it’s false hope clinging onto my side of the mate bond. I shouldn’t have hope of any kind. She’s gone and I can’t wish for her to come back for me. As much as I miss her, I don’t want her back on my lands. This experience got me thinking about this pack’s long–standing history. Or the parts I know of. Zircon Moon is an old name, existing for nearly two hundred years according to Dad. Five generations had passed since its birth, marking me as the sixth. The honor and pride of my predecessors‘ rest on my shoulders–to bring our pack to a bright future and to bring an heir to carry on our legacy. I didn’t want that burden. Not after the shit we’ve done. I heard a shuffle beside me. Both Raina and Valerian took their seats on the stone stairs, keeping my lonely. self company for the millionth time. My Beta offered a bottle of soda, which I took. But I have no desire to drink. “How are you holding up, dude?” He asked. Raina looked at me as her fingers fiddling in her nap. My fingers rapped against the bottle as 1 try to come up with the right words. “I’ll be fine, all things considering.” I offered them a small smile. “It’s a feeling I must get used to.” “Don’t beat around the bush, Neron. I wish she was still here, too.” Raina spoke up with a twinge of sadness in her tone. Tears threaten to spill from her eyes. Jeez, I’m wallowing in my misery–Raina is feeling worse than me. “She’s in a better place now.” “You’re making it sound like she’s dead.” Valerian chuckled, sipping his drink. “In a few short months, Kiya knew how to turn this place upside–down.” I glared at him. “In a good way.” “It was a wake–up call we all needed.” I pondered, resting my chin on my fist. “Kiya’s arrival was a good thing. Garnet Moon did a fantastic job at helping her blossom.” “They are her family.” Raina spoke with a pained smile. “While she was here, I kept thinking of ways to bring my family together again. We share the same blood, but this experience taught me two things: blood doesn’t make a family, the bonds do. And I’ve been selfish.” Kiya was at her happiest with her friends. Her smile shined the brightest and her laughter was at its purest form. Her bonds with her friends are the strongest. With her parents, it was incredible and, I admit, I was a little jealous. Lyra and Nikolai fiercely protected their pup. They’ve earned Kiya’s trust without trying. Chapter 44–She’s Gone The old me would’ve hated this. Goddess, how did I stomach hurting her back then? We grew up side–by–side and I let my father’s lies get to my head. Everything he said about her, I believed. I had to, even if it meant. going against Onyx. That shame will never disappear. It shouldn’t. I need this reminder to help me realize how much of a shitty person I was and, probably, still am. No one can hide from their past. I can run as fast as I can from it, but it’ll still snatch me up like a cheetah to a gazelle. “Do you still wish her to be your Luna, Neron?” Raina asked me, curious. “I mean…an Alpha always needs their Luna, right? And you love her.” “I love Kiya enough to know I don’t want her to be my Luna.” The weight of my words stopped my Betas‘ breathing in their tracks. Valerian stared at me as if I’ve grown three heads and Raina’s jaw dropped in which her husband helped close. “In a perfect world, I would want that. Since we were kids, there was something I liked about her. Just like with Nuria, I wanted to protect her. Despite the horrible pranks, the groundings and overall hell those two would raise, I liked her. She was young, but fun! Maybe those feelings were a subtle sign that we were mates? Young me would’ve never known.” “Onyx liked her; I remember.” The Beta Female smiled, reminiscing on old memories, “He was like a, no offense, but a dumb puppy around her–that tail of his was like a damn propeller. Ignorance was bliss when we were kids, don’t you think?” Onyx whined, the only sound he’d made since our talk in Kiya’s room. He remembers. It was strange for a wolf to be fascinated with my sister’s friend, but now I see why. Snapping the bottle cap off my soda bottle, I took a sip before walking down the stairs to stare at the large, four–story pack house standing before me.. It’s a home, but it doesn’t feel like one. I wouldn’t say I hated the place, but it did nothing for me anymore. “Be honest with me, you two.” I spoke, seizing their attention. “Do you believe this pack has a future?” Valerian and Raina spared glances, confused. With more time on my hands and Kiya gone, there was time to contemplate on where I want to go with Zircon Moon. “This pack needs work, I admit.” Valerian spoke up with a sign. “It’s not because of your leadership, Neron, it’s the wolves themselves. It’s because of their unwillingness to change and the constant shift in morality. You saw how many of them switched sides at Tristan’s execution.” Goddamit, I hate that f*cking name. But Valerian is right; whatever fits their personal agenda, they’ll latch on like leeches to flesh. They cling onto my father’s every word. He poisoned my head about Kiya’s involvement and treatment in the past and continued to discredit her in the present until her family took her away, Goddess knows what would’ve happened if she stayed. “You know how you cut the dead leaves off plants to help new ones to grow?” Raina added. “That’s what this pack needs; a good clipping.” “Or just burn it all down and start over.” Kwame walked up with Lorelal at his side, holding hands. “I apologize for the interjection, but this place needs a good cleansing.” “What do you mean?” My Gamma shrugged. “Look, I notice a lot of things. I don’t talk, but I see all. If Zircon Moon were to go anywhere or to “prosper” as it did before, things need to change. That’s the benefit you have as Alpha, Neron, The ball is in your court, so you can determine this pack’s future–if it has one.” For so long, what I wanted or believed didn’t matter. My destiny was to be an Alpha with an iron fist, no matter how much I tried to run from it. Instead, my father violently pulled me back until I gave up accepted his twisted wisdom. Everything I do was for the pack; even harming an innocent person. That didn’t do a f*cking thing. Dad was wrong and I cannot afford to listen to him anymore. I won’t listen to him anymore. ‘Our fates may not have been ours to choose, but we sure as hell can change H. Kiya’s words from our trip to the mall lingered in my head, her voice sweet as honey but laced with truth. She was right. “Okay.” I nodded. “Thank you, Kwam. I know what to do, but I can’t do it alone, I need you four to support me, because you’re the only people I can trust right.” “What do you want us to do?” Valerian stood, helping Raina to her feet. My heart warmed with the smoldering ember of joy, Raina nodded with her husband, and Kwame and Lorelai nodded as well. My trust has become selective since Tristan. All I’ve inherited from my father has me questioning how many are at my side. That is something I must rectify, including the debacle with Odessa. But, my Betas and Gammas never failed me, I’d die for them. I couldn’t ask for a better team. “Okay. As for Zircon Moon, I’ve been thinking about dish-” … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 133” »
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 43 – Missing “The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Kiya When someone is on the brink of death, their life flashes before their eyes. They see their successes, mistakes, long–forgotten memories, treasured memories, and more. No matter how they live, they see everything they’ve done before leaving life forever. Dying is a process I’ve familiarized myself with. I craved it whenever the pain became overwhelming. It was a path of escape. The sweet relief. What remains afterward is silent tranquility. However, I’m not dead. I’m very much alive, as told by the pain running through my body. Malodorous scents suffocated me as I slowly grabbed the reins of my consciousness. Diesel fuel was the strongest, but my werewolf senses detected more. It detected blood from multiple people integrating into what I believe Hell smells like. The ringing in my ears hammered against my skull, and my eyesight slowly cleared to reveal the horrific scene before me. I remember everything now. My family and I were on our merry way back to California until something hit our van. Something hard, large, and powerful. Our world tumbled and spun like the inside of a dryer before coming to a chilling stop. Glass made their home in and on my flesh, preventing my rapid healing from working properly. We’re in a car crash. And the smell of blood is coming from my friends and family! Oh my Goddess, Abigail! A car crash won’t kill a werewolf, but it can kill a human. Groaning, I tried to move but was met with searing pain. The impact of whatever hit my side created a huge dent with the depth of a moon crater. The people who suffered more from it would be Mom, me, and those behind me. Abi is sitting on the other side of Jackie, shielded by her body. But, with the tumbling, there’s no telling how hurt she is. This is going to be tough, but I must do it. Miraculously, the framed portrait Neron gifted me didn’t have a dent. It’s as perfect as when it was unwrapped. Shuffling and ignoring the mind–numbing pain, I reached my arm over Jackie’s awakening form and grabbed hold of Abigail’s hand. I concentrated all my thoughts and emotions to heal her. Sure enough, the lunar power flowed from me into my human friend, mending and weaving through her arteries and veins to repair her injuries. “Kiya, be careful,” Artemis warned. “Healing uses a lot of energy.” “I know, but I need to be sure she’s okay!” Abigail is not dying on my watch. As I’m healing her, I grow weak. It feels like a weight is pressed against my back. My grip on Abi’s hand slipped, but I held on as tight as I could. When she started moving, I stopped, elated that she’s okay. A chorus Chapter 41 – Masing of groaning and cussing followed as everyone came to consciousness. My family is okay. “What the actual f*ck?” Darien grumbles behind me, irritated. “There’s no one for miles; how the hell did we get into a crash?” “What matters is that everyone is alive,” Dad spoke strongly, working to push open the driver’s side. “Abigail? Are you alright?” “I’m 6 fine, Nikolai; thanks to Kiya and her healing.” “Healing?” Mom inquired me, dusting the glass out of her hair. “You can do that? Since when?” “Since I’ve awoken. It’s a long story.” As Artemis warned, healing someone else sucks up a lot of my energy. I feel winded, like I ran a double marathon and I hate it. I hate feeling weak. It’s the major reason I don’t heal others unless it’s necessary. Since Abi can’t heal like the rest of us, I use it mostly on her. “It’s an avatar thing.” Given the seriousness of the crash, there’s no way we can drive the rest of the way home. Dad pushed open. his, finally, slowly and cautiously stepping out into the sun. Mom had to crawl to the driver’s side because the impact totaled her side, which Dad helped her out. My parents worked to get the rest of us out of the damaged car one by one, cautious of the broken glass and fallen metallic pieces. There is a mixture of confusion, frustration, and sadness surrounding us. This road is rarely occupied by many cars unless people are crossing state lines, there are rules and safety measures put in place to prevent crashes from happening. But how were we hit at the side? It’s a two–way road! There are no intersections around us. Whoever or whatever hit us had to come from the surrounding forests. But there are no pathways for cars through the woods. Worried, I hugged the framed portrait to my chest like a teddy bear, looking for comfort in this insane predicament. Jackie comforted Abigail with hugs and sweet whispers, Isaiah made sure Sapphire didn’t have glass residue and vice versa, and Mikhail is talking to a shaken–up Galen. Mates are soothing one another, and I feel like the odd one out. “Little Bit, how are you holding up?” I turned to Darien, walking to me with a look of worry. He searched for injuries on my person but found nothing. “I’m fine. A little tired and spooked, though.” I shot him a reassuring smile to soothe his fears. “I can imagine.” His eyes narrowed to my chest, or rather something at my chest. Something brewed in them I couldn’t make out, but it raged like fire. Shutting his eyes and inhaling deeply, he gave me a curt nod. “Glad to see that you’re okay.” “Same to you,” I replied softly. There’s more Darien wanted to say, but he held back. Instead, he simply walked away to lean against a tree. Huh. That was weird. “I’ll call Anthony and let him know what happened,” Dad muttered, pulling out his phone. “Knowing him, he’d come down here himself, breaking all traffic laws.” “He cares, mi amor.” Mom chuckled, However, he didn’t get the chance to dial Anthony’s number. A foul, decaying, but familiar stench assaulted our noses, causing us all to bristle in place. Apprehension roamed through the atmosphere as we prepared for The worst. Memories of the attacks succeeding the stench flooded my mind while growls reverberated all around us. The undead rogues are back! I tuck the portrait in a bush safely away from the impending calamity before joining my family. If there’s another thing I don’t want to get damaged in the fight, it’s that. Seconds later, undead rogues, the same ones who attacked Zircon Moon a couple of months back, stalked toward us with their glaring deformities. One became three. Three became ten. Ten became twenty. … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 132” »
Chapter 42 – Final Goodbyes “I exist in two places, here and where you are.“– Margaret Atwood Kiya This has to be dealt with. It’s a simple parting conversation, right? Nothing more, nothing less. Even though this is the last time we’ll see each other. Upon my approach, Neron’s eyes glittered in glee but dimmed quickly after. Pretending to not see the sudden shift in emotion, I stuff my hands in my pockets and smiled awkwardly, closing the distance between us. “Hi. “Hi.” He responded. “Do you have everything? If not, I can send the rest of your stuff to California.” I shake my head. “It’s fine, Neron. I have everything.” Another shaky sigh from me, more awkwardness from both of us. And silence. We aren’t good at this. “How are you feeling?” I ask after the silence became torture. “With all of this? You said little about it this morning.” Or in wolf–form. After breakfast and before packing, Neron and I let our wolves out. Artemis and Onyx went on their last run together, racing through the dense oak trees. Without being the one in control, I could feel Onyx’s sadness roll off his fur in tsunami waves as he pumped his legs faster through the forest. It hurt. And Artemis knew it too. After the run, she said nothing. She didn’t respond to my attempts to talk to her. I figured she needed time for the finality of the situation to marinate. “I’m…” Neron hesitated, averting his eyes to the side. “Honestly? It’s not what I want, but it has to be done.” The Alpha sighed sharply, rubbing the back of his head. “I don’t want you to leave, Kiya. Onyx doesn’t either. Like the selfish pricks we are, we want you and Artemis at our side. However, the thought of you being miserable next to me hurts more than the inevitable distance between us.” I said nothing. I don’t know what I could say. His sorrow is as sharp as a knife, piercing through the defenses I built around me. Maybe there’s a part of me that didn’t want to leave him–a tiny part, but I’m losing my mind and have to go. “I’m sorry,” I whisper. “I caused a lot of trouble here, did I?” “We needed it.” Neron chuckles, gazing at me longingly. “It made me more aware of the shit you have to deal with. And what we put you through. Your arrival opened my eyes and I know it did the same for others like your sister. But, it’s my fault for not providing a safe enough space for you for your entire stay.” “Things happen that are beyond our control.” I retort. “You did your best, Neron. It’s not like we could’ve predicted Odessa going insane, or Tristan’s bullshit, or even Osiris. Trauma won this round, I suppose.” “I agree. Zircon Moon has nothing to offer you but madness. You deserve so much better, Kiya.” Blue eyes glistened with wonder when he noticed something. His large hand went to my collarbone, fingers gently caressing the silver pendant hanging from my neck. The touch of his fingers was soft, cautious. “You’re wearing it.” Chapter 42–Final Goodbyes I’m wearing the full moon necklace Neron gifted me on our date to the amusement park. Our first date. The gold star charm with my first initial sang quietly when it clinked against the pendant. I never told him, but whenever I wore it, it made me happy. Because he gave the gift a lot of thought, especially engraving it with my birthday. And it’s beautiful. It made sense to wear it. “Yeah.” I smile small. “Thank you for it. It…means a lot.” Suddenly, Diana flew in like a rocket, resting her talons on my shoulder. Her wings fluttered, picking wind up along with strands of my hair. Ah, I couldn’t forget about my little friend! She followed me here to Zirco Moon, and I know she’ll follow me back to Garnet Moon. Wherever I go, she’ll follow. However, there is a level of fondness in her golden eyes when she gazes at Neron. Molten yellow held words and emotions she couldn’t express through her beak. Fluttering off my shoulder to his. The owl nuzzled her head into Neron’s cheek, making the grown man chuckle in delight. “I’ll miss you too, Diana. Watch over Kiya for me, okay?” “Hoo!” As I watched the affection between man and owl, the shrill of a car horn startled me. Dad is driving us back home, and he wants me in so we can make it in time for lunch. This is it. My final goodbye. Neron realized it, and sadness permeated off of him again. Diana gently pressed her beak to his cheek and flew away into the trees, already taking off back to California. “I think she just kissed you.” “Well, I’m flattered!” Neron looks at me, and I look at him. It seemed like forever. Pain rings in my heart at the sight of the love and hopes he has for me in his eyes, and I know I can’t reciprocate those same feelings back to him. He continues to give while I continue to take. This isn’t right for either of us. The only thing I can do is wish him well with whatever path he walks in the future with his pack. “Before you go, I want to give you something.” “More gifts? You know how much I don’t like gifts.” “Well, I want you to take this one. Think of it as a parting gift.” Neron grabs something from behind the door and hands it to me. It’s a squared manilla package. Not heavy, but not light either. The edges were hard when I tried to cop a feel of the mysterious item. Before I could rip it open, his hands stopped me. “No. I want you to open it when you’re off my territory. That’s the least you can do for me, Kiya.” “Why?” “Promise me.” He said urgently. I arched an eyebrow but didn’t question his intentions, even though I should. “Okay. It’s not something that’ll explode in my face, right?” “No, but I hope it puts a smile on your face.” Chapter 42–Final Goodbyes F*cking hell, my cheeks are hot. I’m blushing. Thank Goddess for dark skin. Leave it to Neron to make me flush before I leave. Firmly nodding, I hug the package to my chest. “Can you also do me another favor?” He suddenly asks. “That’s a lot of favors.” I laughed, but Neron didn’t. Not wanting things to be awkward again, I cleared my throat. “What is it?” you call me once you get home safe?” He looks away sheepishly, his cheeks tinting a mellow pink. If there is one sight, I enjoy out of everything here, is how embarrassed the Alpha looks. Pink is a pleasant color on him. “It’ll put my … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 131” »
Chapter 41 – The Departure “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.“Andy Bernard Kiya Odessa didn’t die. I’m disappointed. 00:0: However, because of her ghastly injuries, she is confined to a hospital bed. For how long? I don’t know. Visiting her at the hospital was out of the question, but I got my news from Raina. According to the doctors, her recovery will be slow, Ariel, her wolf, abandoned her and took her rapid healing ability with her. We humans rely on our wolves to heal us quickly, especially in battle. Without Ariel, Odessa will heal a little faster than a normal human, but not as fast as a normal werewolf I can’t say that I feel had for her. Searching for pity was like searching for a needle in a haystack; it was impossible. I felt nothing. In contrast, my happiness soared when I heard about her condition. As f*cked up as it is, she deserved it. Everything. Odessa made my stay at Zircon Moon hell. It’s hard to find pity for someone who tried to kill me twice, sided with the enemy and ruined friendships. Her malice cost her, but as she fell into madness, she took me with her. Her horrid actions were for Neron’s love and attention–a privilege she felt robbed of. While I had no Intention of taking the Alpha from her, Odessa saw me as a threat. A threat needed to be eliminated. It’s a shame. Sometimes, I think that if life didn’t throw us a curveball, we could’ve been friends. That dream will never come to fruition–it died before it had a chance at life. Odessa was relentless with her pursuits of my death. But I have no regrets for what I’ve done. Payback’s a bitch, after all. She’s trash and will never be someone’s treasure again. But Selene has her ways of mending. I have confidence that she’ll know what to do with Odessa, Our fates are ours to choose. Many heard Odessa’s confession. Exposed in the front yard, her screeches of insanity and hatred carried with it her sins. The heavens heard her own up to all her bullshit. My friends, my parents and Neron heard everything! Our sensitivity to volume picked up her voice, so I have no doubts all of Zircon heard her.. Whether or not there was underlying guilt is not the issue. Her Instability sealed her fate. My assault simply propelled it forward. However, I won’t be seeing what is to come to her. Today marks the day that I’m leaving Zircon Moon for good. There is too much pain for me to handle; too much anger and sadness. The foundation I’ve taken years to strengthen crackled and crumbled underneath my feet, plunging my body and mind into a sea of darkness and mental torment. I’m drowning and I can’t escape. To add to my troubles, something bad is brewing inside ine. Dark and destructive. As the minutes pass, I feel my inner beast clawing against its cage, demanding freedom. It’s hungry, wrathful, and bloodthirsty, Linked with me, I also feel myself falling into its violent allure. Fear, death, and ruin are excellent traits to pull me into evil. The mark on my neck throbs. It pulses for him and desired bloodbaths. The strongest it has ever been was when I killed Tristan and almost murdered Odessa. It made me feel good. Powerful. Unstoppable. Unhinged. Anyone who bore the mark of Zircon, I wanted their death. They were my lambs and I’m the slaughterhouse. This has to stop. My parents were right this place is not good for me. I’m getting worse; losing myself. I had to get back home to recover and heal. They saw the carnage I committed and were already arranging my visits to see my psychiatrist. As soon as I get home, I’m jumping back into therapy. The fall semester is around the corner, and I rather have this baggage situated than carry it into my junior year. It’s my only chance of regaining some sense of normalcy in my life. All my belongings are in two large suitcases and a shoulder bag. Zipping up the last of my bath items, I stood up and looked at what is now my empty room, naked like a newborn minus the necessities. It felt bigger than when I first arrived; as if it already purged itself of my presence. Time to close out this chapter of my life forever. Rolling my luggage out of the room, what transpired this morning lingered in my mind. During breakfast, Neron denounced Mikhail and Isalah as pack members. Neither man wanted to be apart from their mates, so they’re following Galen and Sapphire to Garnet Moon. The happiness on my friends‘ faces when they realized their mates are moving with them warmed my heart. I expected Neron to convince them to stay for the good of Zircon. An Alpha doesn’t let go of his pack. members so easily. Oddly, he accepted their requests without question. Once the denouement ritual was concluded in his office, the two immediately packed what they could in their suitcases. The rest of their items: will be sent to Garnet Moon at a later date. I entered the foyer, taking a last look around the place. A faint longing enters my heart. This place- this home held joyous and terrible memories, Pains and pleasures. It’s hard to believe I once called this place my own. Now, I’m ready to burn it out of my mind. A large passenger van stood near the front steps with my friends and family stuffing their bags and suitcases Inside, almost in a hurry. I chuckle because they want to leave as much as I do. “Auntie!” Adonis immediately ran up and hug my legs with a flurry of sadness in tow. “Please, don’t go!” “Donny…” Raina walks up with her husband in tow. Her glassy eyes held undeniable sadness but are masked behind a reprimanding look. “Let your Auntle go. She has to go home.” “Her home is here, Mommy!” He retorted, squeezing my legs tighter. “It’s not fair! Why does she have to leave “Domy, dear,” Glassy green looks up at me in silent pleading. My heart was shattering at his sadness, but I swallowed it downs, putting on a brave face. Don’t bend, Kiya, not even to a child. My palm went to his curly hair, rubbing it lovingly. I love my nephew so much and huts to see him so sad. “I know you want me to stay. but I have to go. I have to be at home to get better.” “Are you sick?” I Cocking my head to the side, I smile down at the little boy. Curiosity is always a child’s cutest trait. “Kind of. I’m not feeling well, but it’s not like how you feel when you get a cold. Staying here won’t help me get better, but I can at my home.” “But we have medicine here! You can take that, and you can stay!” “I need a different type of medicine, Adonis, and only my home as It.” Explaining this stuff to a child is harder than it looks. “Donny, I’m not leaving forever,” “You live so far away. Mommy said so.” “Your Mom is not wrong.” My palm caressed his cheek, swiftly catchling the tears before they fell, Such a sweet boy; I wanted to take all his sadness away. “I live far away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk. If you feel like talking to me, ask your Mommy or Daddy to call me on the phone. It Isn’t the same as me being here, but it’s better than nothing.” Adonis regarded me with a worried look before falling in resignation, Solfiling, he rubbed his eyes a H! squeezed my legs again. “Okay, I’ll still miss you.” … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 130” »
Chapter 40 – Ticket To Hell “If you kick a lion when it is down, God help you when it gets up.“–Matshona Dhliwayo Odessa +109 Bonus A great tremor shook me as the reality crashed violently into me. I could no longer hold the heartbreak as I gathered my knees and hugged them to my chest in a disheveled heap. Grief poured out in a flood of uncontrollable tears, falling down my cheeks like raging waterfalls. The Moon Goddess hates me. Nothing can convince me otherwise. Throughout my life, all she did was take from me. She couldn’t let me have one good thing! As a revered goddess everyone loves to bend to, she is al heartless deity. I’ve lost everything! And I’m sick of it! 00:19 Everyone else can have love, but I can’t? What’s wrong with being a little selfish? Our precious Moon Goddess couldn’t see how my heart can easily belong to two men. Damning Neron to an unlovable fate with a resistant so–called mate is cruel, and she knows I can be a better lover! And Darien wouldn’t be treated like trash as he claims; I’d love him just the same. And yet, both were taken from me. My grief over my loss suddenly bubbled into rage. Fate will not f*ck me over again. I’m not sitting by and letting this happen. If I can’t have love, then no one can! Shuffling off the dirty floor, my mind is set. I know what I must do. Damn the consequences. Fate should’ve thought of that before hurting me! Osiris may have taken away my power, but I know how to take it back. By eliminating the bitch responsible for this madness! I’m going to make her suffer the hell she put me in by coming here! If I go down, I’m taking her with me! Humans say that the most dangerous man in the world is a man with nothing to lose. They’ve never met a vengeful woman. My mind numbed out, but my feet carried on to the empty kitchen. I hear faded chatter in the distance and the shrieking of metal from the window. Lead Omega Cassandra and the other Omegas haven’t started prepping for dinner. That’s good As life went on, no one knew I’m about to stop one in its track. The angels must be smiling down at me because my weapon of choice glittered like their sacred halo under the golden sunlight, beckoning me closer to take it. It was hypnotic. I’m drawn into its allure. Gripping the brown wooden handle, I released the blade from the confinements of the knife block, examine the weapon meticulously. The stainless steel is sharp and thick, about three inches wide. Cassandra always took great care to ensure her kitchen items are clean. If this can easily slice into chicken, it can slice into the flesh of a woman who shouldn’t have cheated death.. Chapter 40 Ticket To Hea It’s perfect. Kiya, I hope you’re prepared for your date with the grim reaper. +TO Bonu 00:16 As I walked out of the kitchen, my eyes spotted my prey standing perfectly in her prime in the foyer. It’s like the sins of killing Tristan were cleansed from her brown flesh. And she’s having a conversation with the man who forsaken me! She continues to take my men away from me! If Osiris won’t kill her, then I will! It’s now or never. This is my chance to get rid of her for good! Without hesitation, I thrust forward to Kiya. The sharp tip lined perfectly with their target, ready to tear through fabric, flesh, and bone. Distracted by Darien, she didn’t know of her fate until it stabbed her in the gut. Literally. The blade buried itself to the hilt at Kiya’s side, stopping any blood flow that threatened to pour out of the wound. A beautiful sight it was, and a wonderful sound of pain that erupted from her mouth. She thought she knew pain? Not until I’m done with her. But before I could pull the knife out to stab her again, her hand grappled around my wrist, squeezing hard to the point she nearly dislocated my joints! The world froze around us, but not around her. Slowly, her head turned to glare hatred into my soul. And I swear, her boring brown flashed to scarlet red. The same shade of Osiris eyes. The only difference between her hatred and Darien’s is that his was born out of pain. But hers? I I never got the chance to figure it out because my world took a tumble and my scalp seared with pain. With the blade in her side, Kiya grabbed a fistful of my hair and yanked it with the might of a f*cking bulldozer. “Let’s talk.” She snarls. Suddenly, I’m dragged to the front door, kicking and screaming. ———— Kiya All I wanted was to talk to Darien. After avoiding the rapid shoe hits from my mother, he pulled me aside so we can have a conversation. Mom and Dad were not happy with him after hearing what happened between us and the others. Not to mention neglecting his duty as Delta. Dad wanted to reprimand him for his failures, but I convinced him to let us speak. It wasn’t his fault. But it doesn’t deflate the happiness in my heart to see him awoken from Odessa’s control. I wanted nothing more but to hug him, but the pain in his eyes stopped me. I couldn’t reject his chance to talk to me after so long. Now, without Odessa, Darien seems…freer? So, we began talking in the foyer after Neron gave us some privacy. He had a pencil and sketchbook in his hand! I’m happy that he finally got back into drawing. Neron is talented and shouldn’t waste it away. However, I wonder what he’s working on. That’s all that needed to happen. A chat between old friends. However, what I got instead is a knife to the … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 129” »
Chapter 39 – Rejected “Before hurting others, feel the pain you will inflict on others.“–Debasish Mridha Odessa This can’t be happening! I’m not a failure! +10% Bonus 00:32 My fingers rubbed gentle circles on my neck to soothe the pain Osiris left as a parting gift. Since Ariel left me, my healing is slower than normal, but that didn’t matter. That slithering bastard tricked me! Osiris promised if I helped him, I’d get what I wanted. Jumping at the chance to help the devil proved to be my undoing because he left me nothing! All I wanted was my Alpha’s heart–is that too much to ask for?! Neron’s heart was mine from the beginning; it’s not fair that a former slave has more rights over it than me! How long have I coveted for that treasure? The prized diamond was unmatched to the hearts of man. Ever since I laid my eyes on the handsome heir, my heart knew it belonged to him. Love at first sight, as the humans say. When Neron needed comfort, I became his confidant. A heart needed mending, and I had the needle and thread. From there, our bond grew from friends to lovers. Beauty is in the beholder’s eye. Neron was the first person to claim and protect my heart. His eyes were only for me and we were deeply in love with each other. Goddess, I loved him so much. No other she–wolf could compete with the Alpha’s partner! Fury and jealousy raged from those dumb females for days, but I didn’t care. I got what everyone wanted. Until she came in and ruined everything! Every damn thing was about that pitiful avatar. There’s not a damn thing special about her. Kiya was more of an annoyance when we were younger; always vying for her sister’s attention like a mosquito to a lightbulb. I came to Zircon Moon with nothing under the care of my aunt. Goddess rest her soul. The brat was the first to welcome me with that bubbly smile, along with that high–pitched voice. Kiya was sweet, but I was drawn to kids my age. That’s how Raina and I became friends–because we shared common interests and were closer in age. Along the way, I met Neron. My childlike heart thudded like a drum when he gave me that sweet, boyish smile. He treated me with kindness–Neron made me feel like I was worth something. My crush on him developed instantly. In our private world, it’s just me and him. The soon–to–be Alpha and his precious arm- candy next to him. I had it all figured out. I had to make Neron fall in love with me. Terrified I was, I prayed to the Moon Goddess every night in hopes he’d be my destined mate. We looked beautiful together, so why not? Devastation couldn’t describe the hurt when we realized we weren’t destined to be. But he made a promise to me that no matter what, I would always be the one for him. And I believed him because I was head over heels for my powerful Alpha. No matter how cruel he was, he’d made me feel important. Chapter 39–Pejected +10 Bonu Why couldn’t I have him for myself? Out of all the she–wolves in the world, I deserve to have his love! Yes, I have Darien, but I want Neron as well!!! I deserve to be loved, don’t I? In more ways than one. 00:2 Speaking of mates, a small groan echoed from my bed. Darien is awake. Scrambling off the floor, I hobbled to my bed to see him. I tussle his glistening black hair back with strands sticking up from all ends. Sleepily, he rubbed his eyes with the back of his palm. There is always an element of handsomeness in everything he does. His sultry peppermint scent wafted up to my nose, soothing my palpitating heart. However, Osiris‘ warning rings in the back of my head like a siren song. How can he think I’d lose my destined mate? For a devil, he’s an idiot. No, I wouldn’t lose Darien. He loves me too much! That’s more than enough to keep our bond alive. He’s mine, but Neron will always be my number one. “Darien?” I whisper, brushing my fingers through his soft tresses sweetly. He groans a little more, eyes slowly fluttering open. “Are you okay?” Unexpectedly, my hand was slapped away. Violently. My heart dropped a beat when angry azure burned holes into my skull. Hatred permeated out of his pores, trapping me in a heated miasma. Darien kicked the covers off his body before storming towards the door. “Darien! Baby, what’s wrong?” I asked in a panic. “Why are you acting like this?” I tried to grab his hand, but he jerked it away with a yell as if he touched fire. “Stay the hell away from me!” My mate stormed out of my room in a flurry of unspoken emotions. I had no other choice but to follow him. He can’t treat me like I’m nothing! I’m the most important person to him–he can’t abandon me! The hallway was ominously quiet. No one else was around or in their room, leaving an air of tension between Darien and me. Running up to his large form, I attempt to take his hands again but got the same result. “Are you hard of hearing, Odessa?” “No! You know I can’t stay away from you. I’m your mate! Don’t treat me as I’m trash!” “And I’m supposed to let you treat me like trash? Hypocrisy doesn’t suit you.” His powerful retort shocked me, Chills pooled at my core, freezing every muscle in my body. “Did you think I wasn’t aware of your collusions with Osiris? You must think I’m a fool if you thought I didn’t have some awareness of what was happening to me.” I couldn’t say anything. He wasn’t supposed to know that! Even if he woke up from my control, he’d forget. everything. How many of Osiris‘ promises did I foolishly believe? Biting my lip, I summoned the courage to stare him in the eyes. “It’s not as bad as you think, babe.” “Not as bad? Are you f*cking kidding me, Odessa?!” He bellowed. “You turned me against people I love! I became a puppet you didn’t think twice of playing with! When the haze finally cleared from my eyes, I saw everything. I understood everything! While you were pining for the heart of another, you strung me along like a useless toy. You used me for your selfish gain and you never thought once about my feelings, Odessa.” The weight of his words crashed on me like the falling pieces of a demolished building. Darien was the wrecking ball, welcoming my obliteration under the debris. Everything fell to ruin. Hurt glittered in his gaze, along with anger, confusion, and betrayal. Times like these are when I wish Ariel were here to advise me, but she abandoned me. Her voice became a memory as the days passed and her presence is non–existent. +109 Bonus “What’s wrong with me?” He suddenly asked, pain interlacing with every syllable. “What can Neron give you 1 couldn’t? What made that Alpha so incredible in your eyes you turned me into your paramour? My love wg026 enough for you to treat me with some dignity?” Nothing came out of my mouth. I merely stared at the ground. Neron is my everything. He has the prestige, attractiveness, courage, and talent to make any female bend to his will. There is a bond between us that cannot compare to the mate bond Darien and I have. That’s the one thing Darien lacks–the privilege to be born into power. Power attracts women. But he’s a sweetheart. That’s why I kept him around–to appease Ariel and my side of the bond. He can love me, and I can have my Alpha to love me too. The ultimate fantasy that every woman strives for; men dedicating their entire lives to you. Why did this revelation hurt so badly? Darien’s pain beat down at me like the ultraviolet rays of the sun, burning me alive. “You poisoned me.” Darien scoffs. “Sirius was right all along. You never loved me.” “I love you!” I shouted. “How could you doubt me?” … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 128” »
Chapter 38 – Letting Her Go “If you love something so much, let it go. If it comes back, it was meant to be; if it doesn’t, it never was.” – Albert Schweitzer Osiris +108 Bonus 00:47 After a single taste of darkness, it’s hard to come back from it. Evidence shows in my brunette puppet as she continued to make terrible decisions, aligning with her eventual fate. Oh, she’s been good for me it pays to sell your soul to the devil. But, as it comes with tools, once they outlived their purpose, they become disposable. I got what I wanted. My Little Moon touched darkness. Through her stubborn resistance and wavering resolve, she finally cracked. Watching her mercilessly slaughter that pathetic guard was a thing of beauty. Every stab, every slice, and every scream from that poor man made a masterpiece of gore! And she didn’t feel a damn thing. That was the goal! And now, that same darkness rumbles within her, waiting for its next release. The sweet scent from afar is so alluring, and the best part is, she doesn’t even know it! That’s what makes it fun–the unknown! Now, it’s time to get rid of this annoying cur. It’s a shame her injuries sustained from the Beta Female had to heal. She was a sight for sore eyes! Her useless mate naps as she sits at the foot of her bed, tapping her feet impatiently. The glare she possesses is enough to kill, but there is a catch. I’m the avatar. She isn’t. No matter how powerful she makes herself seem, she is but a newborn pup at the palm of my hand. “Your plans aren’t working!” Odessa accused. I rolled my eyes. “We’ve pushed those two closer together! Neron protected the bitch, and he did nothing when I said she hurt me! How come I can’t turn him as easily as I did everyone else? One touch from me and they were mine! But, whenever I touched him, it didn’t work!” Such a fool. “I told you that your impatience will lead to nothing but trouble, pet. But alas, when desperation sets in, you make mistakes. Give up on the Alpha; he’s far too gone for you to reclaim his heart.” “No!” She shot up from her bed, fists shaking. “I won’t give up on him! There has to be another way to make him love me again!” As if the reality sets in, her face deflates to pitifulness. “It’s becoming harder to get rid of Kiya. No matter what she does, Neron is drawn into her like a moth to a flame.” Odessa’s insipid whining is getting on my last nerve. Pepi slithers around my arm and across my collarbone, resting his small cute head on my shoulder. “Your plans may have fallen through, but mine haven’t.” She arches an eyebrow in confusion. “What do you mean?” “I got what I wanted. It’s only a matter of time before my Little Moon falls completely. Haven’t you realized that your plans to win the Alpha were failures from the beginning? Did you think you held more weight than his destined mate? I never intended on helping you.” Her face was like watching a pleasant television show. So many emotions morphed and contorted her face before settling on disbelief. Stammers left her mouth as her feeble mind failed to comprehend that she was merely a chess piece in my game. “No…” Chapter 28–atting Her Go +10 Bonus “You’ve done your part. You helped turn the pack and your mate against her. Not only that, the spectacle you pulled at the execution was truly remarkable! It sealed the deal for these pathetic mutts. I’m the madness 00:44 you were the gravity. Appreciate me not tossing you away like the trash you are, but even trash has use when recycled.” “You tricked me!” She yelled. “You lied to me! I did all of that shit for you because you said—!” “And whose fault is it for believing the words of a snake?” I chuckled humorously, walking around Odessa’s shaken form. Poor thing. If her soul wasn’t so ugly, she’d be a beautiful woman I’ll have no problem calling my own. “A snake tricked Adam and Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. And a snake tricked you into selling all for the love of an Alpha wolf. Who’s the bigger fool? Eve or you?” Grabbing her throat, I pinned the useless bitch against the wall and watched the black energy I placed in her flow back into me. She doesn’t deserve to hold an ounce of my power. Odessa whimpered and writhed, clawing at my hand, but it didn’t deter me. Without her wolf, she’s weak. She’s another lost and pathetic soul, waiting for fate to snatch her by the scalp. After the transference, I dropped my former tool into a useless heap on the ground. She pants as her hands clasped around her throat in a desperate attempt to soothe the pain. As for me, I feel rejuvenated, ready to take on the world. “Those who sacrifice others for their gain are bound to lose everything.” Pepi slithered again, eyeballing Odessa like lunch. “Not only have you sacrificed your dignity, but you’ve toyed with the hearts of men. A bold, but a very dangerous game!” “Get this through your pathetic skull; Neron was never yours. Any fool can see it. The reason you couldn’t turn Neron to you is because his heart is set. And you can’t save him. That love will destroy him. What destiny has for you doesn’t include becoming Luna. Kill that pathetic dream. It’s about time you understand that.” “You can’t do this to me…” Kneeling to the ground, I grabbed her chin, digging my nails into her supple flesh. “You’re a failure, Odessa. Always have been, and always will be. Once the smoke clears, don’t be surprised if you lose your mate as well.” Poor little girl. If I had any mercy left in my heart, I’d comfort her as she silently wails. Too bad I’m a horrible man. Playing on feeble desires and selfishness of a brattish woman had never been so fun. I should do it again some other time! Now, with that taken care of, it’s time for the next part of my plan. Wait for me, Little Moon. You’ll be mine soon. Neron I questioned myself whether calling Kiya’s parents was the right move, but seeing is believing. I made the right choice. Kiya’s smile is like the sun’s rays breaking through hours of non–stop rain, producing the most beautiful of all rainbows. For days, her smile disappeared. Tears, anger, and agony replaced it, diabolically ruining what could’ve been a pleasant week for her. © Chapter 38 – Letting Her Go +109 Bonti! Her parents brought that happiness back. Dull brown shines with beauty once again. Lyra and Nikolai have my full gratitude for swooping in and saving their daughter from this nightmare. I watched from afar as the 00:42 parents and child bonded over what seemed like an eternity. Kiya has no idea how lucky she is to have supportive parents. She sits in between them as they chatted. Lyra’s hand went to play with her daughter’s curls while Nikolai listened intensively to what she had to say. Listening in didn’t seem right, so I made myself at home at the bottom stair of the foyer with a pencil and sketchbook at hand. The common room wasn’t too far away. … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 127” »
Chapter 37 Father vs. Father “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature. – Antoine Francois Prevost Nikolai Moon Goddess. Give me the strength to not snap this man’s neck into two. +10% Bonus 01:01 I could beat him to a pulp. Even break his nose. But I didn’t want to fight. He needed to answer me about his appalling actions against my daughter. Anthony sent his warriors to this pack to help strengthen their numbers–to prevent them from falling to the same fate as other packs. Instead, Jonathan has used this opportunity to torment my child? What the hell is wrong with this man?! It appears Jonathan expected my riotous presence. I wasn’t more than a foot away from his door when he swung it open, greeting me with a nostalgic smile. Does he think I’m stupid? Faux obliviousness doesn’t suit him, and it sure as hell won’t calm me down! So, what do Alphas normally do when they’re being silently mocked by others? The logical answer is to put those people in their place. But Kiya’s eyes when she revealed her assault never left my mind. It broke her, choking up at the heaviness of concealing a big secret. My fatherly instincts wanted to protect her. What angered me the most, is how Jonathan tried to free the man who hurt her, citing bogus laws that no one follows anymore. I punched him in the face for that very reason. Jonathan didn’t flinch. Instead, he grabbed a handkerchief from his table and blotted the blood away from his lip. He sighed, stuffing the cloth in his pocket before gesturing to his couch. “Would you like some tea, old friend?” I shot him an incredulous look. “I don’t want tea. I want answers.” “Let me guess,” He rolled his eyes. “Your child told you what happened and now you’re playing Superman? Must you always believe the outrageous claims of a woman who hasn’t matured past her adolescence?” “Watch what you say about my daughter,” I warned. “And I can’t believe you have the gall to stand there and act as if your actions didn’t contribute to her deterioration! You hold as much responsibility as anyone here!” تان “I did nothing wrong.” He shrugged his shoulders, planting his rear end on his couch. “Prattle and rant all you want, Nikolai. You can’t change my mind.” “My Goddess, what happened to you?” Jonathan was never this callous. We were friends back in the day, and Lyra and Celeste. He was stoic and nonchalant, but he held a certain type of warmth. It wasn’t from power–it was from care. Celeste always brought out the best of him and could make him smile when days were bleak. His mate made him feel complete. Times were turbulent when his brother reared his ugly head, but it never stopped our support for one another. But, when Celeste passed, he withdrew from all he worked hard to build and closed himself off. I’ve never heard from or about him until Kiya came into my life, battered and broken from years of abuse he permitted. half passes away, and Jonathan defied all odds. But it chills me to think there’s something else other than Neron that keeps him going. 00:5 Jonathan poured steaming tea into a cup, neglecting to add sugar. Bitter like his heart. He took a sip before. his bleak blue eyes glanced over at me. “It’s lonely without your other half, isn’t it? If Lyra was out of sight for a day, you wouldn’t handle it. Imagine not seeing Lyra for almost a decade and a half. How are your children, by the way? I hear Anthony is quite the exceptional Alpha.” Silence. I could hear the jealousy in his voice as he spoke about my family. It burned and glistened in his eyes as he probably is thinking about how his family fell apart. He misses his wife and daughter. “The Moon Goddess blessed you well. But I wonder if it’s because of you harboring her avatar in your pack?” “She blessed me before Kiya’s arrival. However, I sense a lot of animosity in you. Do you still think she’s responsible for Celeste and Nuria’s deaths?” Jonathan’s knuckles grew white as he clenched his teacup. Any tighter and it’d shatter. “No matter the evidence, she still had a hand. She lured them into the woods.” “But she didn’t kill them! Zain did!” I shouted in fury. “Goddess, why can’t you let that go? You found the bastard responsible! He’s gone, and they got justice! Why do you still hate Kiya so much? She’s innocent!” “She’s far from innocent.” Jonathan retorted. “She killed a man.” “He raped her.” “No one can rape property, Nikolai. It’s preposterous.” “She wasn’t property and you know it! There’s absolutely nothing that justifies how you and your pack treated her as a child! She wasn’t meant to be a slave, but in your twisted sense of justice, you thought it was okay! You abandoned her as Alpha. An Alpha protects their pack members–the elderly, infants, and everyone in between. It’s not your fault you lost people, but it’s not her fault either. And it isn’t grounds to turn her into a child slave. Don’t blame her because your pack started falling apart.” “So, you’re saying it’s my fault?” I stared at my heartless friend long and hard, searching for any hints of remorse in his eyes. I found none. Empathy is an innate trait that I believed, and hoped, everyone possessed. It’s what connects our humanity towards one another; the interconnectedness of a family. I cannot sympathize with his pain, but I can empathize that Jonathan is a hurting man. But hurt can turn to hate, and hate thrives best in darkness. “It’s not your fault for losing your family.” I started. “However, everything that followed afterward is a direct consequence of your actions. If anything is making this pack, fall apart is your inability to move on. It’s karma coming to kick you in the ass.” Chapter 37 Fother vs Fath “I did what was right for the pack.” -10% … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 126” »
Chapter 36 Mother vs. Mother “There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting their child.” – N.K Jemisin Kiya I didn’t expect my parents to be here. I didn’t want them to be here. +10 Bonu 01:20 How is it hard to see that I’m perfectly fine? And they took it a step further to request back up from Mom and Dad? It’s been weeks since we last saw one another, and the only difference is that worry contorted their faces when their eyes landed on me. Peaches, mangos, apple cider, and pumpkin amalgamated together into a single scent that warms my heart, even on my darkest days. I love Mom and Dad. So much. But I didn’t want them to worry about me. This pack finally understands that I’m the wrong person to be f*cked with. Whenever I walk by, they cower in fear because they know I them with a flick of my finger. Now, I’ll never use my avatar powers on anyone–but, sometimes, that desire is there. I want to crush them. They deserve to bleed under my heels. I’ll show them the consequences of their actions! So, why can’t I have my moments of victory without people calling up my parents to ruin it?! “Whether or not you know it, you need your parents, Kiya.” Artemis suddenly spoke. “We both do.” Speaking of, who called my parents? My left eye twitched in irritation as I slowly turned to face Neron standing against the wall with his arms crossed. “It was you, wasn’t it? You called my parents!” “It was my idea, but I asked your friends for permission.” Right on cue, my friends minus Darien walked into the common room. Their faces lit up like fireworks when they spotted Mom and Dad, but faded when they spotted the furious look on my face. “You all conspired against me?” “Whoa, Little Bit.” Jackie walked up to me. “It’s not like that. We collectively decided that it would be best if Lyra and Nikolai were here as extra support. You’re slipping into a place that we believe warrants our concern.” “How many times do I have to tell you I’m fine?” My fury bubbled, threatening to boil over into a hot mess. “My word isn’t enough for you? Unbelievable!” “You’re not fine, and you know it!” Sapphire retorted. “You don’t notice it, but we do! Kiya, you’ve changed since Tristan died. You closed yourself off completely from us. It’s been two days, and it’s scary.” I’m fine. I’m fine! I’m fine!! “I don’t need a f*cking intervention!” I shouted, feeling a headache crawling from the corners of my vision. “The last thing I needed was for you guys to drag people into shit that doesn’t involve them! I don’t need Chapter 35–Mother vs Mother more drama on top of everything I got to deal with and-” +10 Bonu 01:18 Without warning, someone drew my body into a soft wall of heavenly warmth. My body stiffened at the sudden invasion, but relaxed once it recognized who it came from. Peaches and mangos invaded my nose in a delightful concoction that batted away my dark, almost possessive feelings. Mom’s sweet scent immersed me in a fervid sea of security. Her arms encircled my smaller frame as her nimble fingers rubbed gentle circles on my backside. I didn’t know whether to scream in anger that she and Dad are here, or to sob because I needed them. Mija…” Mom whispers into my hair. Goddess, her loving voice does things to my heart that I can’t explain. “You’ve become so cold. Even your hugs–they aren’t the same. What happened? What did this place do to you to make you like this?” I wanted to tell her everything; from Darien’s betrayal to Odessa’s craziness to Jonathan’s hatred to Tristan’s death, but nothing came out. The words were stuck at the base of my throat, burning their way in a futile escape attempt. So much has happened. I’m scared if I open my mouth, I’ll just start crying again. And I didn’t want to cry. I’m tired of crying. I continued to hug my mother, burrowing my head on her chest. Artemis hums calmly, delighted at Mom’s warmth. A part of me writhes in fury. I wanted to handle the invidious bullshit myself. Since the day I revealed my secret, the air shifted. Things changed. But I’m not incompetent. I didn’t need Mom and Dad to watch and worry over me. I’m an adult and I don’t need to be coddled. It elates the other part of me that Mom and Dad are here. I missed and craved their presence. No matter what I do here, I’m incredibly overwhelmed by the memories and familiar faces. Every corner I pass by holds a reminder of my pain. And not enough people wanted to acknowledge the past because it didn’t happen to them. It happened to the most unwanted person in the pack, so why would care? So, I wanted to run into my parents‘ arms and cry the agony out. I look up from Mom’s chest to gaze at her beautiful face. She held unconditional love for me, unlike Ashley. Her thumbs gently caress my cheeks like soft feathers, sending her love deep into my pores. Dad walked over and placed a fatherly hand on my shoulder, the other smoothening my hair. I became lachrymose when the anger left, leaving behind a hollow void. Hollow and unfilled despite the sheltering presence of my real parents–the people who selflessly took in a broken wolf and gave her the love she desperately needed. “Tell us what happened,” Dad whispered lovingly. “Spare no details. Neron and Jackie didn’t tell us everything. But we want to hear it from you, Kiya.” “Let us in, mi rayo de luna.” Mom continued to smoothen out my face. “We won’t judge you.” The words that burned to escape finally did. I told Mom and Dad everything as my former family, Neron, and my friends surrounded us. But, for that moment, they weren’t there. It was just my parents and me. And their faces shifted rapidly from concern to shock, to sadness, and finally, righteous fury. Oh, no. 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Chapter 35 – Honeybee +70 Bonu 01:34 “Every loss, every mistake, was seared into her soul, creating a different kind of tattoo, one made from rage and abandonment, heart break and tears.“– Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl Ashley “If you want her back, you need to talk to her.” “I know.” “How long are you going to procrastinate? You can sit on your ass and reminisce through baby pictures all day, but the fact remains that you’re too damn scared to face your daughter!” Ugh! Sometimes, I wish I can shut Delilah up, but I know I can’t. My wolf never hesitates to speak the truth. Plastic sings with every page turn with transparent pockets displaying three neat columns and three rows of photographic memories. Each picture summons long–lost emotions of the past; happy memories where each day didn’t end without a smile. Memories of my two daughters when they were young and blithe bubbled happiness within me but couldn’t place a smile on my face. It’s easier to hide in what used to be than to confront what is now. Halima. A name I wouldn’t dare utter again. A name meaning of patience and generosity carried with it my failures. The name my youngest daughter abandoned for another to separate herself from her father, her sister, and me. Yes, I’m a failure. I’m a failure as a mother. Another picture, another smile. My youngest had the biggest and purest of smiles, even when she was born. Toothless, but held uncontained joy to enter a world in the arms of her mother. She was a special one. Jonathan, present at her birth, knew as well because Halima was born with the most striking and vibrant blue eyes–bluer than authentic sapphires. After a week, they faded to her beautiful brown. Halima was a very energetic girl. Where did she get her energy from? Half of the time, it was from sugar. Other times, I wouldn’t know. She was always buzzing around like a honeybee. My little Honeybee. The world got colder when she lost that smile. When Celeste and Nuria died, the speed at which Halima went from beloved to hated was awful. Grief thickened around Zircon Moon faster than flour to butter, and the blame was quickly put on her–the last person to see both of them alive. Yes, I lost my best friend and my baby girl that day. But I’m a coward. I always have been, and I proved it when I abandoned my child to deflect from the fear of being reprimanded by Alpha Jonathan. A powerful man lost two people important to him and in his rage declared my baby girl a criminal. My love as a mother should’ve shown that day, I should’ve looked in Halima’s eyes and tell her I wouldn’t leave her. That I’ll love her forever as I promised every night before she slept. I promised her so many things a nine–year–old believed in a heartbeat. Instead, I turn my back on her. Was it from fear of Jonathan’s wrath, or was I too weak to protect my daughter? +10% Bonu Perhaps it’s both. Losing my child wasn’t worth living comfortably in this pack. Nothing warrants a mother abandoning their child–but I took the loser way out and did just that. And here I am, twenty–two years later, begging futilely for Halima’s forgiveness for my incompetency and cowardice. But, I know, she’ll never forgive me. Her heart has hardened over the years and after Tristan’s execution, I saw how prolific her anger is. 01:31 And I still see it as she enters the common room with Raina following behind her. Her eyes are cold, her scowl Is deep, and the power she radiates made Delilals whimper in fear. Apathy. Even as Steven holds my hand, I’m petrified of my youngest daughter. Because I know, if it wasn’t Tristan chalned up against that tree, it would be her father and me. She could kill us. I know she wants to kill us for abandoning her. We turned a blind eye and allowed her to be treated as a slave. We left her to be raped by a monster and mistreated to the point of suicide. That’s unforgivable. “I don’t know why you brought me here, Raina,” Hallma tells her, Raina blinks back her tears. “There isn’t shit to talk about.” “Kiya, please…” Kiya. The new name she picked for herself. She rolls her eyes before glaring at both Steven and me with unbridled hatred. “What the f*ck do you both want to say? Your silence told me enough.” “We.. Steven breathes, squeezing my hand. “We know you’ll never forgive us, Kiya. And there is no excuse for our actions against you during your stay and…the past. We abandoned you.” “You did more than abandon me,” Kiya spoke bitterly. “You both pretended that I didn’t exist while you primed and pampered Raina as your only child. And now, after hearing that I was raped, you want to grovel my forgiveness? Out of the question.” for me. I My heart squeezed tighter than a snake with its prey. The revelation about what happened to her broke n didn’t sleep for two days. Why should 17 Her hatred towards us is well–deserved and I can’t fight back. Goddess, I want to hold her in my arms again and tell her how sorry Fam! “You know that won’t work, Ash,” Delflah spoke gravely. “I want Kiya back too. I want Artemis back; my precious pup. However, I failed her too. Just as you call yourself a failure, I’m also one by extension.” “No, you aren’t. You told me countless times to rescue our daughter, but I ignored you. I stopped you from taking over. I turned the other check. It’s my fault, Lilah.” “I’m still partially responsible. “No, you’re not.” There were two … Read More “Untouchable Online Novel CHAPTER 124” »