Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 35 The Alliance

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“It was a little thing, but on top of the other little things, it broke something in me.” -John Howard Griffin

Kiya

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Alpha Anthony ended up forming an alliance with Zircon Moon. As they continue to suffer more losses, he set aside his individual feelings and made the decision that would benefit us all. I couldn’t say that I was surprised. It took him a day to dwell on that decision. As much as I loathed that pack, Alpha Anthony must help those in need. It was one thing I admired about my big brother.

Lately, on our end, there had been an influx of families coming in and seeking asylum on our territory. Many carried a fresh rogue scent for denouncing their old packs. Men, women, children–each had a unique story to their own that held nothing less than pain and misery. I listened to the victims cry as they spoke their stories of why they left their households, anything and everything ranging from fallen packs, assault of rogues, or corruption within the pack. The ranked wolves did their best to accommodate all the refugees, no matter their

size.

From those who were displaced by rogue attacks, they came from smaller packs, some with less than 100 members. All packs started somewhere, and it was a shame many never reach their potential. My contempt for these types of rogues grows each day, I couldn’t believe how naïve I was, dreaming about becoming one. Yet, with all that’s going on, my mind begs the question of why. Why were these packless rogues hellbent on targeting established packs? What was the goal in all of this?

However, it was easier to ask questions than to obtain answers. While I was busy with my schoolwork from the previous semester, I’ve learned that Anthony captured some rogues that trespassed in our territory. But before they could get answers, the rogues committed suicide before their interrogation. How? Some rogues carry with them pills filled with a concoction of silver, wolfsbane, and fascinatingly, cyanide. Kills them in minutes.

No wolf could survive ingesting toxicity like that. This led many to believe that the rogues were not working alone. Someone or something was working below the radar, orchestrating these attacks. But whoever they are, they left nothing behind to link them to the assaults.

Who knew I’d go from happy–go–lucky college girl to entering the biggest mystery in werewolf kind?

The displaced families were housed and given food to eat. In our small village, we accommodate families of all sizes. With the constant construction of new homes, we could bring in more wolves who seek shelter and protection. Sometimes, I took breaks from training to watch the children be children. It brings my heart joy to see the refugee children playing with other children in the pack, fitting in seamlessly. They deserve to have a sense of normalcy. I couldn’t imagine the horrors they’ve seen before coming here.

Their innocence deserves to be protected.

One day, during warrior training, Alpha Anthony mind–linked several of us to come to his office at once. Asking my fellow Delta Christian to take over my position training the newly shifted pups, I jogged towards the packhouse. Right behind me were Darien, Galen, and Sapphire.

too, huh?” Sapphire asked. We

the stairs. He wiped some sweat off his forehead with the back of his hand. “Maybe there is trouble with a refugee? Or maybe he found

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a minute.” We all paused. “That was YOU?” Darien bellowed. Galen let out a little “Eep!” and bolted further up the stairs, Darien tailing behind him shouting “Get back here, you piece of shit!” I wanted to lau5:29 but you

with Darien or his Oreos. You’re guaranteed to lose a

seats in front of our Alpha. Luna Alesia was absent, taking care of little Ximey. Jackie and Abigail were seated with us and judging by

his desk and his expression is stoic. “As you all know, I recently formed

The Beta and Gamma cannot replace the Deltas, for they have their own duties to worry about. I’ve suggested

hope you aren’t suggesting what you’re suggesting, my Alpha.” Sapphire blurts out, her arms crossed underneath her bosom. “Who are you sending out there?”

once. “Everyone in

seat, livid. “With all due respect, Alpha, but why? Why us? Why are you sending me over

one of our most formidable fighters, but I also trust in your strength and tenacity to protect them when needed.

than most. They can continue their training on their territory under your leadership. Darien, Galen, and Kiya are the only Deltas who haven’t been deployed on missions yet,

can’t you send anyone else?” Galen asked.

Christian and Delta Mirai not too long ago. I will not send them out on missions again unless it’s necessary. They deserve

we leave?” Darien asked the million–dollar question. “And how long would

territory?”

He answered. “As for the duration of your stay, the situation is developing with training and the rogues. Each of you knows that it takes

slamming the doors behind me. The multiple shouts to my name I ignored. The mind–links I ignored, flinging my blocks up to shut to any access to my mind. I didn’t want to see Anthony or anyone else in that room.

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needed time on my own to think, and I wouldn’t get it in

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I jogged towards the other side of the village, eyes focused on the one place where I felt I needed to be. I needed to talk to somebody other than my brother or Alesia. I needed someone

to me.

and chrysanthemums bloomed upon their bed of rich soil, each petal glistening from their recent watering. From inside the house, an intoxicating fragrance of spices and meat made my stomach growl. I was also hungry. With a

Peaches and mangos. The door swung open, revealing my mother

mother, Lyra, greeted me with a warm smile. However, her smile quickly disappeared upon seeing my face. “My