Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 55 – The Attack

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“Learn to dance in the rain steady hand, steady alm. Knock ‘em dead or Redfield ain’t my name – “Far from Alive” Resident Evil 2 Rap by IT Music feat. Andrea Storm Kaden

Kiya

The boom of thunder.

The scent of falling rain.

The aura of chaos.

Together, they shaped the melting pot for battle. It caked the atmosphere of Zircon Moon, frenzied and remorseless. In my peripherals, bodies scramble in and out of the main house in preparation to combat the evil that dared to soil the day, Rain battered against the windows like acoustic drums, broadcasting their presence to all wolves. Trained combatants suited up, faces obscured with determination and ferocity, the exact emotions needed in warfare.

Jumbled chatter mixed with whines of fear twirled in the air as mothers, unmated wolves, children, the elderly, and the sick trekked hurriedly to the underground, impenetrable safety room. Built across from the dungeons, accessibility to the room was only through the packhouse to ensure the maximum level of safety to the most vulnerable. The pup trainees were amongst those in the safety room because they’re unfit for battle.

The stench of decay was enough to make me sick, but I did not have time to dwell on my nausea. it was time to buckle up and take my place on the battlefield. The itch for battle tickled my every nerve, exciting my synapses. Adrenaline immersed me like a tsunami. This was my chance to protect the children, reinforcing the reasons I was rightfully a Delta.

I scowled at Raina for the final time before turning my back. No use to waste time on this fruitless. conversation. And I didn’t want to waste any more of my breath on her.

“You’re going out there?” Raina asked. Her worry was as thick as smoke.

“Yes. We’re under attack, as you said. Deltas don’t run and I have every intention to fight.”

“But you’ll get hurt-”

“Comes with the job, Raina.” I retorted, cracking my knuckles. “Either you join me or stay the hell out of my

way.”

“Mommy!” I turn to see little Adonis running towards his mother from the staircase, tears blurring his eyes. He was picked up by his mother, clinging onto her neck for dear life. With his face buried in the crook of her neck, his small body quaked in fear. A sting of pain punctured my heart to see the little boy so frightened.

“It’s okay, my treasure. It will be okay.” She whispered in his ear, rubbing circles on his back. I see it now. To Raina, Adonis comes first. It was a mother’s instinct to protect their children from the ills of the world, even if it kills them. Raina was not acting like a Beta Female; she is and always will be a mother first.

I’m not a mother, but I understand the need to protect those I love.

“Raina!” Valerian shouted, running to his family. His hands went on his wife and child, one running through

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Adonis‘ curls. His jade eyes relaxed as he looked at his son, “This insanity has to end.”

“It will, my love.” They shared a brief kiss. “Come back to me in one piece.”

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“You know I will.” He smiled. Raina ushered off to the safety room. Adonis peered at me, and for a moment, I could feel the terror emanating from him. That look alone strengthened my resolve.

No one deserves to live in fear.

With a soft growl, snubbing the fact I was still in my pajamas, I left the packhouse into the heavy rain. Quickly, I was drenched, my clothes clinging like a second skin. As pack members filed out, I walked towards my team gathering the weapons of warfare. Briefly, I see Jackie’s face twisting in worry as Abigail clasp on her chest plate.

“She has the blessing of Selene. Abigail will survive.” I reassured my friend. Abigail is a human, twice as vulnerable as us werewolves. Since I am the avatar of Selene, I could physically grant her protection through a special mark. With Selene’s divine will, her vulnerability is radically reduced, physically on par with us

werewolves.

I traced an image of a crescent moon on her shoulder with my finger, the magic seeped into her deep brown

skin.

the front lines with Galen, Darien, and Jacqueline at my sides. Sapphire and Abigail were several feet behind us, ready for the onslaught. The smell of death grew stronger as the fighters spread across the territory.

safely tucked away in the safety room. Sparks

hell do you think you’re doing?” I accused.

explained. “I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if something were to happen to you in this fight. You

a Delta, and I need to be out here.”

“Kiya-

staying, whether or

his flesh, beautifying his god–like features. His clothing soaked up the rain, revealing the outlines

second, he opened his eyes, conveying a silent message into my own. “Fine. Be careful.” He muttered.

guards and border patrols stood, armed and ready for an attack. Neron

don’t hold back,” Jacqueline spoke to us. “Put

of death made my eyes tear up and inhumane growls reverberated into the air, causing us all to

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disguise the horror of these wolves, whose jaws oozed bright–green

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in unrelenting fear. Each deadly rogue looked as if different pieces of wolves were meshed to form their reanimated bodies like patches sewn

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and attack first. We as fighters learn to not fear the bark, but the bite of rogues. Fury and resolve were our best assets, ready to aid us to the top of the hill to claim victory.

The battle had begun. The reanimated rogues roared and rushed at us at blinding speed, and the pack countered with the ferocity of the gods. The fighters beat and tore at the rogues. Various injuries painted our flesh, but our resolve continued to burn bright as a

scourge of the dead. If one dies, two more appear from the darkness of the trees, carrying the stink of failed decomposition. I fought off many, but some nicked my arm and my

didn’t scream. I fought for my survival. I fought for the children

bashing me rearward into the soupy mud. Brown blurred my vision as I struggled against their snapping, frothing jaws. Before either took the chance to bite my throat, a large red wolf body–slammed them into the mud, jaws tearing their decaying flesh

it

growled, batting that wolf away. I knew who it was, and I didn’t need them acting

wolves at once as Onyx, efficiently showing why he was the king of the pack. Some cowered away, but many foolishly launched themselves at the Alpha, determined to take him down. To his side, Valerian fought valiantly as a brown wolf, despite the deep claw wound at his side. Kwame, as a spotted black and grey wolf, tore down his enemies with ease. Their dominance in the battle was to

Rosaline, protected her mate’s back. Sapphire blazed through the land, dragging a rogue by the neck, and tossing

time to end this for good. With a roar, I shifted into Artemis, white fur sprouting from my flesh as I landed on all fours.

me while many retreats. An interesting development if I might say. Suddenly, there is a distant, disembodied howl that rang through the air, halting all undead rogues in their tracks.

decided. Zircon Moon stood triumphant on their land, wolves howling

The

something told me it won’t the last time

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me use this

help myself,

as the aftermath of the battle settled in. Warriors and border patrols

with the treatment.

Exhaling a breath, I didn’t know I was holding, I relaxed. The stench of death disappeared, leaving behind the clean air of earth Mother Nature graced us with. It

if I tried to bandage you, you’d just might bite

her hands. Suddenly, Sapphire’s blue eyes flashed black, nostrils flaring. A deep growl rumbled in her chest and before I knew it, the woman took off faster than

What’s gotten

like the little pup

her mate in this backwater pack? My heart swelled in happiness at the

it will be before

I pushed her shoulder. “Where’s Darien

saw Galen walking across the field hand–in–hand with a handsome man with a bandaged forearm. From where we’re sitting at, the twinkle in Galen’s eyes shone as bright as

That could only mean one thing…

Jackie laughed, clapping once. My jaw dropped. What are the odds that both Sapphire and Galen’s mates were here? “It is

Little Bit?”

my shirt. As Abigail finishes bandaging up her arm, Jackie drew her in her arms and kissed her forehead. Abigail emerged unharmed from the battle, only covered in grime and mud. The relief on the Beta’s face is more

would always worry about Abigail’s safety. They were mates and deeply in love, and with love comes worry.

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his arms. I quickly shot up from the rock, keeping a three fect distance from him. “Don’t even think about

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was about to do, Neron softened and nodded. “I’m sorry. I needed to see that you

okay.”