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

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

“I couldn’t sleep.”

it Neron?” She asked. I nodded. “I can’t believe he took back his rejection. I didn’t know wolves could do that.”

I opened the second bottle. “He’s on the pursuit for my heart.”

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

to toss her in

but Abi calmed her down.” My friend chortled, folding one leg over the other. “Something tells me this summer will be

going to be hell.” I groaned, chugging down my second bottle. “How

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

my problem,

to the end for their

your Mom.”

momentous offense of looking at Mom. Mom was an excellent fighter in her rights, but Dad was merciless against enemies. So was Anthony. When Alesia was pregnant

protect their mates.

how they were when

that Neron intends on getting by any means necessary.

in deep shit.

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Neron look elsewhere,” I mumbled, “He has to get back with Odessa or with another she–wolf. It is the only way to end this for good.”

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pie scent. My confidence suddenly depleted when my friend didn’t offer any words of advice. It was

howl all he wants. He deserves to suffer

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

a specific war specialty. A smile slinks on my face as I watched Darien bark out orders to his group in their wolf

I’ve met some morning during breakfast. They voiced their eagerness for their start. It made me

accursed scent drifted in my nose. His scent. The scent

group of the 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

Goddamnit.

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

to the point, fists

his training grounds?” Neron grinned. “I’ve collected the pups for you.” He gestures to the 30–something children behind him. “All

warmly at the youngsters but frowned when my eyes flickered back to my ex–mate. “I could have

you‘ would suffice,

shed my skin and smack him with the molt. “All

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 falters or fear in the sea of colorful eyes, but I see none. They

your training indefinitely until we find your new

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All shouted munism. My heart thudded in excitement, cracking a bigger smile on my hair. Jutt as I was about an art. I felt a tap

if I affer a suggestion. Delta Kiya?”

myself. Swallowing down my anger, I give Neron a strained smilie: “What the

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

sound like a bad idea,” I

to set goals to reach the levell the others and I are on. Maybe if I could pull Jackie away from her teaching for

curling into a grin. I could see the anticipation on his face as the other students mumbled in agreement. God, children were my weakness.

After that, we are

you spar with me?” look at him in frank disbelief, a scoff escaping my mouth. The game he was trying to

you have

“Come on, Kiv