Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 29 – The Anger

“Memories warm you up from the Inside. But they also tear you apart.“– Haruki Murakami

Kiya

This couldn’t be happening.

My ex–mate is coming to Garnet Moon territory, my home. He is coming into my home to speak with my brother.

The mere thought of the man who helped ruin my life coming into my hearth and home boiled my blood. My anger pulsated in every cell in my body, lighting me up like a flame.

“Take Ximey away, please.” I blurted, trembling in my seat. I didn’t want my niece to see me in the dark depths of my anger. I don’t want her to fear me. Understanding what is about to happen, Luna Alesia quickly took her daughter from my arms and hurried out of the room, the door quickly shut behind her. I felt my Alpha’s eyes on me, searing into my flesh as he watched my every move.

“Ki. I know this is coming as a shock to you.”

“You think?” A growl rumbled deep in my chest. My anger isn’t the only thing I could feel. I could feel Artemis’s anger rivaling mine, destroying and reforming in her cellular make–up. The past had a funny way of showing back up when you least expect it. I thought I had this sorted out in therapy, but it is obvious I didn’t.

I hate Zircon Moon with every fiber in my body. I hate every single person involved in my torture. I hated the Lanes. I hated the Omegas. I hated Odessa. I hated Jonathan. But above all, I hated Neron. The bastard who rejected and marked me for death. He was the monster who took pleasure in my pain, just like his old man. It took me five long years to get to where I am now, and his filthy ass will tap–dance across my home? My place of sanctity?!

Am I bitter? Yes. I have every damn right to be. They stole eight years of my life that I would never get back!

My anger is going off the hinges, slipping through the blocks I set on my powers. My fingers tremble as silvered light loops around each digit. My world suddenly becomes more vivid to where I could see the smallest specs of dust floating around the office. My eyes burn, knowing they’re changing color as my heart. pounded against my ribcage, desperate to keep up with the anger flooding my bloodstream.

I want to punch something. Hit something! I want to hit Neron in his fucking face!

“Kiya, control yourself!” His command didn’t register in my mind. All I wanted is to cast Zircon Moon away from the place I call mine. I won’t let them take anything else away from me!

with a bucket of icy water. I must get a grip. This won’t help me or anyone. Sucking in deep, long breaths, I push my powers back to the depths

didn’t disappear. It’s still here, but

bastard?” I asked him, “After everything he’s done

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attacks that claimed the lives of countless

hell with Zircon Moon, then! Let them all die!” I shouted at the top of my lungs, rising from my seat. “They don’t deserve your

force of a thousand suns, a deep rumble erupting from his chest. Instantly, I clammed up, realizing that I overstepped my boundaries by raising my voice at my Alpha. Deep within me, Artemis whined and bowed

I bowed my

He spoke. “I haven’t forgotten what he did to you. No one has. However, as of now, he is a fellow Alpha who needs help and I’ll welcome

rose

“They need help, Kiya. This isn’t about you. This is about the safety and security of the innocent pups and families at Zircon who potentially witnessed the loss of their loved ones and mates. There are lives at stake here, and more than ever, we need to work together to fight this evil.

bowed as I soaked in his

my shame. Deep within my anger, I knew my big brother is right. He is one of the most selfless Alphas I’ve ever met–lending help to whoever needed it. Why wouldn’t he help

he was more

delayed execution terrified me. Underneath all this muscle, I

fall. “I don’t want them to know I’m here. I’m scared,

know you’re here. I won’t compromise your safety. To everyone but us, you’re dead, and it will stay that way. Do you want me to arrange for

down my face. “No. I won’t let them push me out of my home.

day.” He answered honestly. That made the dam burst from my eyes. Choked

I’m so scared.” I was pulled into my brother’s arms, face buried in his clean black shirt. I felt weak. I felt pathetic. After all this big talk of not letting them rule over my life anymore, here I am terrified of their

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side. “It’s okay.

Tony.” I whimpered, gripping onto his shirt tighter. “I thought I was better. I

hair, lulling me with his comfort. “Don’t get angry at yourself for reacting the way you did. You’re still healing. You’re still making progress. I’ve seen you blossom from a meek

in the eyes again. “You are not weak. You never were weak. You pushed through life against all odds. Few dare to move on and work on healing as you have. That is a testament to your strength, Kiya. You are strong, so strong. It’s okay to break down and cry. But never, ever let anyone take away what you worked

the face of adversity, Anthony knew how to help me center myself again. My bond

will they be here?”