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.

and Jacqueline at my sides. Sapphire and Abigail were several feet behind us, ready for the onslaught. The smell

wolves of Zircon joined the frontline, their mates safely tucked away in the safety room. Sparks flared on my arm, which I promptly jerked away in anger as I glared in ocean blue.

you think you’re doing?”

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

the concern, but that won’t happen. I’m a Delta, and I

“Kiya-

Neron. I’m staying, whether

as he inhaled deeply. The rain 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, including some I didn’t

conveying a silent message into my own. “Fine. Be careful.”

said nothing after that. Soon, all the warriors including guards and border patrols stood, armed and ready for an attack. Neron conveyed a message to his entire pack via links, judging by the glassy look in his

to us.

us all to bristle. This was it. Our enemies made their appearance from the darkness of the woodlands.

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nothing to disguise the horror of these wolves, whose jaws oozed

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

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waited precariously, seeing who would buckle 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. Pushing aside my hate, I knew we could weather this infestation with

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

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

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

bite my throat, a large red wolf body–slammed them into the mud,

it

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

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,

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

knew it was time to end this for good. With a roar, I shifted into Artemis, white fur sprouting from my flesh as I

front of me

some 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

The Attack.

won. But something told me it won’t the last time

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use this

can help myself,

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 more time to heal than usual, so the pack doctors and paramedics

with the treatment.

was holding, I relaxed. The

a single roll of gauze with a smile. “I know if I tried to bandage you, you’d just

took the gauze from her hands. Suddenly, Sapphire’s blue eyes flashed black, nostrils flaring. A deep growl rumbled in her chest

What’s gotten

Jackie sang, eyebrows bouncing. “Looks like the little

happiness at the thought of my friend achieving the love

think it will

I pushed her shoulder.

the field hand–in–hand with a handsome man with a bandaged forearm. From where we’re sitting at, the twinkle

That could only mean one

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

Little Bit?”

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

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

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me, ready to draw me into his arms. I quickly shot up from the rock, keeping a three fect distance from him. “Don’t even think

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

okay.”