Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 44 – The Nephew

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.“–Plutarch

Kiya

“You behave while I’m gone, okay? I expect no trouble from you.”

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“I’ll be fine, big bro. When have you known me to cause trouble?” I giggled, squeezing him tight in our hug. Anthony was leaving to Garnet Moon and my heart wept. I knew this was coming, but it didn’t make it any easier. I’ll miss him terribly.

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The others bid their Alpha farewell before returning inside the packhouse, leaving the two of us alone. They knew we needed a moment together before he left. This was different. This was unlike when I return to San José for the school year. I knew when I was coming back, and I was in a place where I was welcomed and loved for who I am. Here, I don’t know when I’ll return, and I was in a place I abhorred.

“You’ve grown and matured a lot, Little Bit,” Anthony whispered, bright hazel swimming in distant memories. “I still can’t believe how strong you’ve gotten. You amaze me and I know you’ll get through this.”

I nod, my smile was sincere. My eyes glazed with unshed tears. “Sometimes I wonder what my life would be if Mom and Dad didn’t find me. Would I have still been a rogue? Would I have died?”

“That’s why what–ifs should remain what–ifs. Fate brought my parents to you and blessed you with the joy you never got.” He scoffs inaudibly, his eyes scanning not only the packhouse behind me but the surrounding territory. “This pack does not understand what they lost that day. But…” He looks back at me. “I’ll never stop being proud of you. You’re a trooper, Little Bit. And I love you so much.”

“I love you too.” I hugged my big brother one last time, my tears dripping onto his shoulder. I promised I wouldn’t cry, but I couldn’t keep them in any longer. I couldn’t thank him and his family enough for keeping my hope and love alive.

I will make them proud, no matter what.

I waved goodbye to Anthony as I watched his van roll out of the territory, leaving me alone. It is a bittersweet separation, but I found myself at peace. Garnet Moon had given me the tools and the assurance to move forward with my life, and that is what I will do.

Once the black van faded from my sight, I headed back inside the packhouse on my way to the common room. The others and I were planning out the new training schedules and routines based on the files that Kwame had given us. We plan to assess the strength and aptitudes of all the fighter wolves later this afternoon.

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‘Bossman is finally gone, huh?” Galen asked as I slumped on the couch next to him, crossing my feet on the

table.

“Yep. It’s just us now.”

Sapphire passed me a couple of manilla files. “Time to get down to business. We already started on the first stack, so you can start on the other.” Each file held the profile of each fighter wolf, labeling their basic stats such as how much weight they could lift and their running times. I also spotted basic information like their height, weight, and age. Every wolf we came across has its strengths and weaknesses we can work with.

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threw out ideas and suggestions for new items we could use in their new regimens. Since Zircon Moon decided to

of wolves, I haven’t seen Neron around. I spotted him when we were having breakfast earlier this morning, but he didn’t stay for long. He looked speed and ate his food in his

in the kitetem. took extra care to disguise my scent to keep

were done, I took the completed plans and files up to Neron’s office. No one wanted to be in the same room as him without ripping his head off, soll was the best option. I didn’t mind it. As I am walking up the stairs, a little bundle of joy bumped

“Oops! Sorry!”

curly mess of black hair rested on top of his small head, his eyes were bright emerald green with his cute button nose and full lips. When

of where you’re going. You never

saw you before! You were at the party last night!” He exclaimed, hopping in place. His buzzing

“Yep! That’s the

always toit mell will grow up to be a big, strong wolf

I kneeled his height, hugging the files close to my chest. “You are and you will be once your wo is born. I promise I stretched out my hand. “My name is Kiya. What’s yours?”

Adonis shakes my

of us sapesa!!”

Well, that is sweet of you, Donny.”

Alpha’s office? I can take

andl incatided, allowing the young boy to lead me to Neron’s office. He batibles on about his day in school and how he couldn’t wait to get his wolf when he is older.

home. Pure and innocent. Adonis was just like them, and in my

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he wanted to be a strong wolf, that couldn’t be any farther from the truth.

the blood flowing through Adonis is that of a ranked wolf. Powerful. My eyes widened and my breath hitched in

my Goddess! The power in his blood is

He’s Raina and Valerian’s son. I couldn’t believe that I was talking to my nephew.

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be to not be evil like her and I’m here, watching that same child make airplane noises as he soars his toy in the air. A very, very deep part of me was saddened at this. Adonis has no idea that he is

Raina talk about me to

I kidding? Raina didn’t talk about me at all. All Adonis needed were his parents and grandparents. That saddened part of me quickly turned into anger over the fact that my nephew would never learn the truth about what his Mom did to me. Raina will always be the sweet, innocent mother and not the sinister demon who took pleasure

sin of their parents. Adonis is an innocent child who hasn’t experienced the full pleasures of life, yet. He deserves to live out his life and happiness without me ruining it for

Adonis would never

the mahogany double doors of the Alpha’s office with an outstretched hand. Neron’s scent permeated through the creases of the doors,

I ruffled his curly hair, laughing. He squealed, batting

precious little boy. Turning to the door, I knocked hard three times. A gruff “Come in” was heard and I entered with my files at hand. Neron looked up from the paperwork he was