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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see Sapphire walking in with two crisp water bottles in her hands. She was still dressed in her warm

bottles. With much appreciation, I chugged down the first

“I couldn’t sleep.”

I nodded. “I can’t believe he took back his rejection. I didn’t know wolves could

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

thinks he could win you back. And now, we have a deranged she–wolf blaming our

Jackie try to toss

other. “Something tells me this summer will be

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

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

“Neron is my problem, I’ll

you sure? He won’t 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 saw how

your Mom.”

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

protect their mates.

were

that Neron intends on

in deep shit.

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Ronu

I mumbled, “He has to get back with Odessa or with another she–wolf. It is the only way

04:5

could smell her doubt intermingled with her apple pie scent. My confidence suddenly depleted when my friend didn’t offer any words

all

put a silver

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

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

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

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 in his step. The older man’s oceanic blue eyes met mine, a gleam of desire shining in them as he marched closer.

Goddamnit.

Neron’s eyes raked my body up and down,. flickering to

here?” I got straight to the point, fists on

“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

you‘ would suffice, my dear.”

gagged at one of his probable pet names for me. I wanted 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 falters or fear

we find your

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04:51 have a long imumes altusuti af ans, little ones. Training for battle and war is not for the faint of heart. each of you and I see unitumped potential. I’ll be the one who will help you let it out. We’ll start be strengthening your human

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

I affer a suggestion. Delta Kiya?”

the pups tell myself. Swallowing down my anger, I give Neron a

detection al mischievousness. “They’ll work harder if they see what their Delta is

sound like a bad idea,”

get a glimpse of what is coming, to set goals to reach the levell the others and I are on. Maybe if I could pull Jackie away from her teaching for a second to spar with

we see it, Delta Kiya?” Adama asked me, his red–brown lips curling into a grin. I could see the anticipation on his face as the other students mumbled in agreement. God, children were my weakness. They always know

just this once. After that, we are to start your official

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 of

way. Don’t you have work to

“Come on, Kiv