Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 52 – The Collision

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

Kiya

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04:58

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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04:56

our conversation short. I turned to see Sapphire walking in with two crisp water bottles

be here.” She handed me the bottles. With much appreciation, I chugged down the

“I couldn’t sleep.”

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

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

could win you back. And now, we have a deranged

to toss her in the trees?”

friend chortled, folding one leg over the other. “Something tells me this summer will be one we’ll

to be hell.” I groaned, chugging down my second bottle. “How can I concentrate on my job when I have a

Seconds later, she burst out laughing. “I’m kidding! I wouldn’t do such a

“Neron is my problem, I’ll

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 saw how Anthony is with Alesia, and your Dad with

your Mom.”

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

protect their mates.

they were when they first

trophy that Neron intends on getting by

deep shit.

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to be a way to make 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.”

04:5

pie scent. My confidence suddenly

could bark and howl all he wants.

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

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 their wolf forms. He looked better this morning, ready to buckle down and deliver. Galen and Sapphire worked together with

the young wolves to get their feet wet in warfare. I’ve met some morning during breakfast. They voiced their eagerness for their start.

the adults, that accursed scent drifted

many of them sporting exercise gear, hopping with untamed excitement. I spotted Adama in the crowd, trailing next to

Goddamnit.

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

I got straight to the point, fists on my

you.” He gestures to the 30–something children behind him. “All

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

“thank you‘ would suffice, my dear.”

one of his probable pet names for me. I wanted to shed my skin and smack him with the molt. “All of you, line up in rows

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

your training indefinitely until we find your new

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a tap on my bare

affer a suggestion. Delta

for the pups tell myself. Swallowing down my anger, I give Neron a strained smilie: “What the wou want to say Ali

they are about to learn.” He grinned, his fume shieitling any detection al mischievousness.

dinesn’t sound like a bad idea,” I mutter, rubbing my

are on. Maybe if I could pull Jackie away from her teaching for a second to spar

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

“But just this once. After that, we are

Neron spoke again. “Why don’t you spar with me?” look at him in frank disbelief, a scoff escaping my mouth. The game he was trying to play is abvious. It was an attempt to get closer to me. Our spar would involve a lot

Don’t you have work to do?”

“Come on, Kiv