Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 52 – The Collision

“If someone pushes you, you push right back.“– Sara Farizan

Kiya

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Sounds of hits to nylon resonated through the noiseless air of the gym. My fists hit the red coating of the punching bag, grains of sand rippling with each impact. Alternating, my feet hit the bag in rapid succession. The corner digital clock read 4:35 A.M. in bold red. Most of the pack was asleep and here I was, beating the crap out of the gym bag because I couldn’t sleep.

How could I, knowing that my ex–mate was hunting for my heart?

I’m pissed as hell. Does the ol‘ bastard think he could have me? He had another thing coming! Every time I punch the red, I see Neron’s face. That stupid smirk refused to leave my mind. His expression alone told me he was up to the challenge, oozing self–assurance that he’ll emerge as the winner.

Not by a long shot!

Fucking mate bond! I hate that thing! I thought once you accept the rejection, the initial bond should be gone for good. But now that Neron didn’t mark Odessa and withdrew his rejection, it put me in a tough spot. How long until I feel it? Can I weather this crap for the entire summer?

I roared, fury hammering the punching bag faster than my eyes could track. No matter, that Alpha is still the monster who ruined my life. He gave me a permanent scar on my shoulder blade! I cannot lose sight of the clear–cut truth, Neron was my abuser and I’ll never mate with him.

I rather see him suffer than kiss those damn lips.

My vision flashed. Wisps of white spiraled around my wrists, dancing across my digits. Tiny explosions of white emitted from the contact between the nylon and my flesh like tiny fireworks, lighting up around me. My power had come out to play, and it was having fun. It dances the tango with my anger, my vision flashing redder than the punching bag.

If Neron wanted a fight, I’ll give him a war.

With a final yell, I punched as hard as I could. The big bag flew off its hinges, landing on the gym floor in a pathetic thud with sand dribbling out of its lesions. Sweat amassed my body, dripping from my temples. The white around my finger disappeared, bathing me in darkness with only a dim light shining behind me.

“No one will use that again.” Artemis chuckled in our mind–link.

“Hilarious.” I rolled my eyes while walking to the gym bleachers, grabbing my phone. “I’m beyond frustrated.

Who the hell does Neron think he is?”

“He is a pompous jerk, and so is his wolf.” She grumbled, her anger matching mine. “They won’t stop until they mark us.”

“That won’t happen!” I snapped, holding my sweaty head in my hands. “Neron doesn’t deserve me, and Onyx does not deserve you. I don’t care what destiny says.”

“As will I. When you fight, I will fight right beside you. The pain they caused us cannot be forgotten..

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e’re fighting this together and we will emerge victorious in this war.”

“You’re my ride–or–die Artemis. You’re stuck with me, no matter what.”

“I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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in with two crisp water bottles in her hands. She was still dressed in her warm orange capri pajamas,

handed me the bottles. With much appreciation, I chugged down the first one. pleasurable cool washing

“I couldn’t sleep.”

“I can’t believe he took back his rejection.

can, apparently.” I opened the second bottle. “He’s on the pursuit

if he thinks he could win you back. And now, we have a deranged she–wolf blaming our arrival for the fall

Jackie try to toss

Abi calmed her down.” My friend chortled, folding one leg over the other. “Something tells

second bottle. “How can I concentrate on my job when I

poison him with wolfsbane.” My eyes widened in shock at Sapphire’s cool, unwavering. tone. Seconds later, she burst out laughing. “I’m kidding! I wouldn’t do such a thing! But we do need to do something about him.”

head. “Neron is my problem, I’ll deal with him.”

leave you alone, Kiki. Alphas don’t give up easily. They’re possessive, demanding, and will fight to the end for their other halves. I mean, you

your Mom.”

and very protective of Mom. When the rogues attacked Garnet Moon last year, he was a war machine. He slaughtered every rogue that made the momentous offense of looking at Mom. Mom was an excellent fighter in her rights, but Dad was merciless against enemies. So was Anthony. When

protect their mates.

how they were when

trophy that Neron

in deep shit.

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look elsewhere,” I mumbled, “He has to get back with Odessa or with

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My confidence suddenly depleted when my friend didn’t offer any words of advice. It was like she could see how hopeless this situation is.

The bastard could bark and howl all he wants.

his victim again. I’ll put a silver bullet in my head before that

knuckles, 1 eavesdropped on the echoes of battle from behind me. My friends and I split our batch of warriors into groups of three to work on a specific war specialty. A smile slinks on my face as I watched Darien bark out orders to his group in

the training the young wolves to get their feet wet in warfare. I’ve met some morning during breakfast. They voiced their eagerness for their start. It made me happy to see fervent young pups ready to become stronger for the good of their

training grounds separate from the adults, that accursed scent drifted in my nose. His scent. The scent I wished to

newly shifted pups towards me, many of them sporting exercise gear, hopping with untamed excitement. I spotted Adama in the crowd, trailing next to his Alpha with springs in his step. The older man’s oceanic blue eyes met mine, a gleam

Goddamnit.

a slight purr pervaded his voice. Neron’s eyes raked my body up

are you here?” I got straight to

training grounds?” Neron grinned. “I’ve collected the pups for you.” He gestures to the 30–something children behind him. “All are ready to learn from a renowned

but frowned when my eyes flickered back to

would

to shed my skin and smack

chuckles from the Alpha, I get straight to work. The pups obeyed, lining up in rows of six with five wolves behind the first six children. I study them, trying to spot any

indefinitely until we find

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on my hair. Jutt as I was about an art. I felt a tap on my bare shoulder. Tiny, yet noticeable sparks erupted from that single

a suggestion.

my anger, I give Neron a strained smilie: “What the wou

learn.” He grinned, his fume shieitling any detection al mischievousness. “They’ll work harder if they see what their

bad idea,”

levell the others and I are on. Maybe if I could pull Jackie away from her teaching for a second to spar with me in front of the kids…?

curling into a grin. I could see the anticipation on his

I nodded. “But just this once. After

until Neron spoke again. “Why don’t you spar with me?” look at him in frank disbelief, a scoff escaping my mouth. The game he

have work to

“Come on, Kiv