Untouchable by Marii Solaria

“How can you forgive someone when they can’t give a reason why?“–PureDragonWolf

Odessa

“You can’t be serious in allowing that…thing to stay here after what it did to you!”

“Kiya is not a thing, Odessa. She is a warrior and my mate, and you will treat her with respect.”

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I scoffed, following with an eye roll. Neron couldn’t be serious, thinking such a lowly wolf was worthy of any title other than ‘slave‘. The commotion today drew in the pack as onlookers, some careless to gamble on who’d win. The reigns to my self–control nearly snapped when I watched that cur slam her fists repeatedly into Neron’s face, blood splattering everywhere. What was worse was Neron didn’t defend himself. He laid there, refusing to strike the rabid bitch.

It was so disgusting that I almost vomited. To see my love laying as he took the hits caused a riot of fury in me, wanting to rip Halima apart. Neron demanding me to treat someone beneath me with respect was an insult to my power.

“Like hell, I will!” I snapped, slamming my hands on his desk. “I’m your true mate, not some ghost of the past! You can’t seriously choose her over me!” My nose flared with my every sharp inhale, claws itching to the surface. What happened to us? Why couldn’t Neron see that he and I were meant to be together? We were the perfect power couple, two perfect pieces of the same puzzle. We promised each other to forgo our mates to stay together because we loved each other so deeply that even the gods in heaven couldn’t reach us. How can that love be forgotten? Why had he now chosen her over me?

However, Ariel howls for Darien and Sirius. Her lust and love ache for him, desperate for his gentle touch. It was fucking annoying! She wanted the wolf, but I didn’t want the man. I’ve been in love with Neron ever since I could remember. He treats me like a queen, always putting my needs above his. He was the apple of my eye, my red string of fate.

I’ll be damned if anyone takes him away from me.

Neron stared, his eyes rigid in a chill. Handsome, yet terrifying. Until now, he has always looked at me with love. With desire. With honesty. Now that’s all gone!

“You have a mate, Odessa. A mate that will love you more than I can. Go to him.”

“I rejected him.”

His eyes went hard, anger boiling like a tea kettle. “You did what?”

“I rejected him.” I repeated. “I told you I don’t want him. I love you and only you. Besides, we promised each other we’ll reject our mates. I did my part!”

“I was a fool back then. Blinded by my selfishness and grief.” He stood and walked to the window, eyes longing. “I still care for you, Odessa.”

“Then why are you throwing me away?”

“I’m not throwing you away.” He looked at me again, his voice somber. “I’m letting you go. Take back your

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rejection andülvelhappily with your true mate.”

“Nat” llyellbeti_ange: hutbling out. “I’m not giving you up, Neron! That bitch will never try

to you a

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My hand wenttony cheek, rubbing the faint throbbing pain that cur left on me. “Canttiyyet? You’re pining for a woman that wants nothing to do with you. Why try for her when you altreaty, tiny already lines w? | have more than what she could ever give you, and yet, you want

He went slient, his eyes back at the window. I knew he was looking at her as she trained the pups. Anyone withhlimm.cells could see how he was smitten with her. The love in his eyes is forlier. He pursuits, althoug stie never gives him the time of day. Why try? Why choose the hard way, whemline.could have the easy way?

Weron and have history and we knew each other well. She was just a slaw who gaineil some meat on her Timones She is nothing special and will never amount to be a Luna

much. He was my first everything, first kiss, first date, anditiecony person I’ve slept with. ore my fears and my vulnerability to him, and my heart beats only for Him He was the holder of my heart

settle for a Delta when I have a powerful Alpha who could

dumb dog for me, I was so happy. The entire padmew that their Alpha defied t mate bond and willingly made the choice to mate with one.

now Halima had returned, going by a different name, and suddenly, was a shadow. I couldn’t find it ir myself to be angry at Neron, my heart won’t let me, contentatte all my rage on that…thing! She waltzes ir here with half of the

My Neron!

I don’t

Mate bond be damned! S was a sorceress, her evil spells hypnotizing men to loodkather! Deep down, I knew she wanted him. But she

because of the bond. You donttiltowel Halima, truly. How could you when you know nothing ab her? You chose me–no one will ever

office. Theilesine to get rid of someone had never been so powerful.] rolled through my body, delightful tingles tickling my nerves. It made me feel happy and powerful. Getting of her requires some planning, but a minoratiffice

will make ynuredlize your mistake,” Ariel growled. She hasn’t been happy sin the rejection. “Are you willing to goodtown

and pervert. Auff your won’t help me

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down a dark path, Odessa. The darkness will swallow you whole and you will be

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if I was heading down a dark path–it all would be worth it once I get what I want. I was still Zircon Moon’s Luna. Halima and

will use that

Halima. Because I

takes what’s

Days

her new findings to the camera for me to see. “I’ve been convincing Dimitri to buy everything on the

the baby’s closet…I have to side with Dimitri on this

sister! You’re supposed to

clothes, diapers, and supplies to last

never enough!”

months pregnant. She was glowing in her pregnancy and I blame the hormones for her erratic emotions over baby clothes. If I were to go in the baby’s closet at her pack, I would meet with a crushing avalanche of baby powder, diapers, and tiny blue clothing. Lyria spent more on the baby than I do

I miss you so much, big sis.” I smiled. “I wish I could be there for Alexi’s birth.

promises to send pictures.”

PG,

things with you? Tony told me you’re stationed with your old pack until the end of the summer.”

would ask this, eventually. “It’s…interesting. I’m doing my best with the situation.” The incidents between Neron and I were intense, but I neglected to tell Lyria

makes everything worthwhile. How are you feeling seeing old faces again?”

“Well, everyone

of hell freeze over. I much rather be back

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worry the longer she looked at me. She wanted to say something but decided against it. “Sis, I’m fine.” I insisted, “Things are rough around the edges, but it can

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here to talk. At this point, I won’t be sleeping anyway since

be a handful.”

Dimitri is will be

both shared more laughs before Lyria had to return to Luna business. Bidding her farewell, I shut my computer, resting it on the table. A sense of tranquility lulled me to relax after speaking with my big sister. I was so happy for her, she was living her best life with her husband, her pack of Thunder Moon, and is carrying the next Alpha. I still remember the lovely chaos at her wedding where

the ground so quickly that Dad thought she

sister were blessed with wonderful families, keeping

by the time they’re my age. It was only a matter of time before Sapphire finds her

mated. First, it was my siblings, then Jackie. Not wanting to damper the parade of happiness, I never voiced my feelings. Love is a flower that should blossom on its own, with care and patience. I’m mateless by choice and I refuse to love anyone unless they genuinely love me for me, which was why this mate bond I have with Neron was so

of life, and at no point do we cross. I was not the same beta wolf who needed.

it will stay there. I couldn’t give it out

family, there’s an itch I needed to get rid of. “I know you’re around the corner,

want?”

emerged from the wall, anxiety rolling out from her in waves. “How did you know?”

were you

“I wanted