Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 30 – The Encroachment

“Choices made, whether bad or good, follow you forever and affect everyone in their path one way or another.” J.E.B. Spredemann

Kiya

Music played on my phone, filling my ears with notes of tranquility and pleasure. The eloquent tune of piano and violin playing in a harmonious, melodious tune. The magic of classical music is an antidote to my anger, its substantial power pushes the anger and darkness back where it belongs. It brings me back to the grips of reality, reminding me I am stronger. To not let my anger control me.

I control it.

Anthony was r

right. I’m still healing, and controlling my fury is part of the process. I must process it for my sake. I will not let Zircon Moon take control of my emotions or my sanity. I’ve come too far to let that all go to waste.

I called Mayra to schedule an appointment for tomorrow afternoon. I want to get this out of my system as soon as possible. It’s the only thing I could do. That and disguise my scent for the time Neron and his crew are here.

Thank Goddess for Sapphire’s Anti Spray. When the time comes for me to use it, it will make sure no one at Zircon can sniff me out.

If they do, then I’m dead. And it won’t be by choice this time.

Today is the day Neron and other ranked werewolves arrive on the territory, and my anxiety has never been higher. They were to arrive within the next hour.

My stomach twisted and turned like it is making cartwheels on top of my intestines. My pounding heart didn’t respond to my breathing exercises, and I couldn’t stop sweating. Moving from my crossed–legged position on my bed wasn’t possible because I couldn’t move.

I couldn’t stomach breakfast this morning. All I could think about is how those monsters could waltz into my home at any moment, so I skipped. Since then, I didn’t leave my room. Hiding is all I could do to keep myself safe and to keep my identity a secret. To make sure no one from that pack knew I’ve been alive all this time.

I took great care to spray the Anti–Spray more generously on myself and around my room. If Neron tracks my scent and finds me, who knows what would happen? Mates could find each other with a simple sniff, even if they were ex–mates. He is older, stronger, and no doubt more strategic with his beatings. He could kill me this time around. The faint memory of his gigantic hands around my neck haunted my nightmares.

And those eyes. Those blue eyes that flickered to black. The beast had come out to play and I was his chew

toy.

“He won’t find us,” Artemis reassured me. “He will not take us back to that dreadful place. We’re protected by our pack and our friends, and they will fight for us.”

can use his Alpha authority to take me back. I’m still a criminal of the pack and escaped

The

fight to have us

mind. “But we’re safe. We’ll be in your

my challenges, I did it with

opening to see Sapphire, Phoebe, and Olivia with their laptops and loads of food and snacks in their hands. I blinked once

into my room. She instantly plopped on my bed while the other two took their

breakfast, so we’re going to pig out.” Sapphire pulled out plates and utensils from her bags. “Zainab and Cleo made some chicken biryani

and chicken instantly made my mouth water. I love them so much more already! Chicken biryani is

Olivia. “I thought you’re supposed to

“But it

as much as possible.” She grabbed my hands and pulled me down to the floor.

could read. people like a book and guess things about people without knowing them. Her life hasn’t been easy as a witch, but I was proud to have her as my friend and

a plate of my chicken dish. The first bite

make this.”

“Food makes the world go around.”

agreed, wanting in as much training as possible. With my powers under control, I could focus better. I didn’t like the fact that Phoebe

into watching a badly made erotic movie, criticizing the acting but praising the soundtrack. Our laughter and snorts echoed through the air in my bedroom, and soda bottles and

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Encroachment

say that the rest of the day continued like that. But, once Alpha Anthony mind–linked me, my heart

“They’re here.”

Neron

help both our packs for the upcoming years. Garnet Moon is a formidable pack, and their requests for alliances from other packs were nothing short of

that does not mean I was

I can only hope it’s for the

by the abundance of a certain

is universally symbolic of strength and morale. We are a powerful pack, but lately, I fear we were lacking in morale and it zaps

while one of my honored guards, Tristan,

mostly Beta Female Raina, since she had more competence than her best friend. And honestly? It is a breath of relief to get away from Odessa, even if it

to her complain about her

that’s what you’re looking for.”