Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 34

Chapter 34 – The Gamma

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.“–Alfred Tennyson

Kiya

“… I’ve been exonerated?”

“Yes.

+109

Bonus

05:48

I didn’t know what to feel. Should I feel anything? Sitting next to the Gamma on the plain bed, I stare at the floor as my mind registered the news. The air is silent around us, our breathing echoing. Should I be happy? Angry? Scared? Shocked? Enraged? Disappointed? My mind cannot process a single emotion, blank as a newly purchased canvas. All I could do is just sit there, unable to look Kwame in the face.

“How long?”

“Excuse me?” He asks.

“How long after I passed did you all find out the truth?”

Kwame sighed heavily. I knew it is a loaded answer he is about to give. “Three years ago.”

Gaining the courage to look him in the face, I notice his eyes were glued to the floor. He couldn’t look at me at all. “Who killed Luna Ess–Celeste and Nuria, then?”

“He went by the Rogue King. It didn’t take us long to figure out that he was related to former Alpha Jonathan.”

His words left me dumbfounded. “Related? You mean he was…”

He revealed. “It is an act of revenge against his brother. Upon his capture, he confessed to everything, including framing you. They acquitted you of all

his sister–in–law and his niece to get back at his dad. And for what? For petty revenge? I was framed and tortured over

mutter. “I didn’t expect that.”

chuckled. “But, yes. You’re exonerated, and your punishments were

alive. Look, Kwame,” I was facing him with my bent leg on the bed.

up.”

me a warm smile. “You look healthier and lively. Garnet Moon gave you hope. And

into the woman you see before you. I can’t repay them enough for feeding, housing, and accepting me as part of their family.

1/4

– The Gamma

+109

Bonus

in your eyes.” Kwame’s smile widened. “I’m happy for you, Kiya. You deserve the absolute best. Always. I wish Zircon Moon would have seen your potential before we snuffed it out. I’m glad the pack didn’5:44 smother out

survive? No

my eyes burning with unshed tears. “It’s a long story. But our Moon Goddess helped me out. She gave me a second chance at life. It is because of her I’m still here

many unanswered questions that he wanted to ask. But Kwame couldn’t bring himself to speak. What was stopping him? This is the

and his father. What they did to

I couldn’t forgive myself for not helping you out sooner.”

don’t. You and your family saved my life. You stopped Neron and your mother got me out of there. I would be dead right now if it wasn’t for your bravery and belief in my innocence. I’ve come to terms with that, with the help from my therapist. Yes, I held some anger for you for not standing up to Neron sooner, but you helped a meek slave

sure know how to

“There is nothing wrong with crying. I hope talking with me eased some of your burdens. I

every other avenue in case this alliance falls through the cracks. But, talking to you and finally getting the answers I was seeking is the highlight

different. We could have become good friends. It is a shame that we

my feet. “But, thank you. Really. For all that you and your family did for me. Give them my thanks when you see them again?”

mother feel good when she hears. you’re alive and well. Your death devastated her, so I hope this can bring some light back in her

know Mrs. Dubois was affected by my death. I wish I could see her in person and hug her, but it’s just not possible. I still remember her grief–stricken face that night, begging me to not jump. But, if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have

left the room, I hugged him as tight as I could around his muscled stature. It took him a second to reel in from the shock, but he hugged me back, burying his nose in my hair. His muscular arms caged my body against his, protecting me from the outside world. A

34 –

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255