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.

were several feet behind us, ready for the onslaught. The smell of death grew stronger

long until the three ranked wolves of Zircon joined the frontline, their mates safely tucked away in the safety

think

“I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if something were to happen to you in

but that won’t happen. I’m a Delta, and I need to be out

“Kiya-

staying,

made his wet hair stick to his flesh, beautifying his god–like features. His clothing soaked up the rain, revealing the outlines of his best assets,

his eyes, conveying a silent message

ready for an

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

my eyes tear up and inhumane growls reverberated into the air, causing us all to bristle. This was it. Our

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to disguise the horror of these

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form their reanimated bodies like patches sewn on damaged toys. Different ears, eyes, tails, snouts, and so much

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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 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 star.

of the trees, carrying the stink of failed decomposition. I fought off many, but some nicked my arm and my leg.

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

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

it

wolf away. I knew who it was, and I didn’t need them acting like they

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

mate’s back. Sapphire blazed through the land, dragging a rogue by the neck, and tossing it to the side with her claws. Galen and Darien, still in their human forms, shot arrows and javelins, impaling many

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. Sharing one mind, Artemis and I

on me, swimming in the only emotion I saw in their eyes for the first time, fear. I tore apart the nearest rogues in front of me while many retreats. An interesting development if I might

got pulled back into the field to be killed. In less than a minute, the victor of battle is decided. Zircon Moon stood triumphant on their land, wolves howling in the war’s end. Panting, I sat on my rear end, allowing the rain to wash the dirt off my snowy fur while the howls

The

won. But something told me it won’t the last time we’ll see of

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still and let me use this

help myself, Sapphire!”

spray the claw mark on my calf, ignoring my protests. I sat on a rock in baggy shorts and a large t–shirt as the aftermath of the battle settled in. Warriors and border patrols dragged the rotting bodies of the rogues away, slime–like green staining the grass in their wake. The injuries we sustained are, oddly, taking

with the treatment.

was healing, albeit slowly, but the antiseptic made it feel cleaner. 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 was needed after a lengthy

gauze with a smile. “I know if I tried to bandage you, you’d just might bite me. So, I’ll leave you to it,

Sapphire’s blue eyes flashed black, nostrils flaring. A deep growl rumbled in her chest and before I knew it, the

gotten into

Jackie sang, eyebrows bouncing. “Looks like

jaw dropped. Seriously? Who knew that Sapphire would find her mate in this backwater pack? My heart swelled in happiness at the thought of my friend achieving the love

long do you think it will be

I pushed her shoulder. “Where’s Darien and Galen?”

sustained non–life–threatening. injuries. As for Galen, I haven’t seen him in a hot minute.” On cue, the both of us 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 a star and his grin stretched on for miles.

only mean one

Jackie laughed, clapping once. My jaw dropped. What are the odds that both Sapphire

Little Bit?”

the hem of 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

Abigail’s safety. They were mates and deeply in love, and with love

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why Neron jogged up to me, ready to draw me into his arms. I quickly shot up from the rock, keeping a

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

okay.”