Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 63 – The Pool

“All she wanted was that special someone to reach beyond the surface and discover her heart.“– Terry O’Neal

Kiya

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Entering the mall foyer, I immerse my ears in the intense melody of punk rock. It fills the blitzing tunes with riveting emotion, amazing vocals, and harmonious instruments molding together into the perfect recipe that captured my attention. I followed, the music getting louder with my approach. An audience, in their seats, watched and listened to the rock band.

Los Delphines. Fascinated, I took a nearby seat, settling my bags around my legs. As the music raged on, I was enamored by the band. They give off an otherworldly vibe, deepening my curiosity. All the band members were exceptionally talented. Yet, I couldn’t take my eyes off the lead vocalist.

Long, curly jet–black hair curled to perfection with one side shaved. A thick streak of teal poked proudly out of her ringlets. Deep blue–green eyes with skin light tan. Dressed in all black leather, she truly was a star. My eyes spied the blue choker around her neck with an oddly shaped pendant.

Is that…a seashell?

There was something about the vocalist I couldn’t put my finger on. Something told me she was someone special, even Artemis could feel it.

As special as Phoebe.

Within several minutes, the group finished their song, and the spectators roared in applause. I clapped along. I never found punk rock to be a genre I’d be interested in, but this band piqued my interest.

As the band packed up, I lingered, shuffling around the seats. Something in me was urging me to talk to the vocalist. Would she be mean? Snobby? Would she find me unworthy of her time? Too many nights of reading internet horror stories of fan interactions with musical artists made me wary of approaching.

But it never hurts to try, right? If anything happens, I’ll lick my wounds at home. Huffing a breath of gallantry, I grabbed my bags and walked up to the singer. “Um, hello?”

The moment our eyes met, I felt like my breath snatched from my lungs. She was stunning and her eyes. reminded me of the deep seas. Her natural scent was interesting, I could smell an oceanic scent radiating z off her. How odd. I’ve never met anyone who smelt this way before.

The three other band members have the same scent marker. The two men were deep in conversation in the background. Judging by their closeness, I assume they’re in a relationship. The shorter woman with rose–gold hair was packing away the microphone stands.

“Yes?”

I silently cursed myself for losing focus so quickly. “I just wanted to congratulate you on your performance.

You’re talented.”

She smiled warmly, almost beaming with pride. “Thank you! It’s nice to hear from a fan.” Her shoulders relaxed. “Are you a local of Carson City?”

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“Sort of.” I shrugged my shoulders. “It’s complicated. My name is Kiya.”

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“Violetta.” We both shook hands. Hers were so smooth and supple. “Have you heard of Los Delphines before?”

I shook my head. “This is the first time I’ve heard you guys play and I’m impressed. Were you all always a punk rock band?”

“Pretty much.” Violetta pointed to her members. “The short one with the rose–gold hair is Marina. She may be small, but she packs one hell of a punch. The lovey–dovey couple over there is José with the black hair and Chase with the green mohawk.”

“Wow. You guys sure are…”

“Different?” She smirked. “We try to be. We weren’t allowed to be ourselves growing up. I sure as hell wasn’t.

Glad I left that cult so that I could watch movies and wear whatever the hell I want.”

her in silence, eyes wide

to say that!” Violetta stammered, shaking

we don’t mean.” But deep down, I feel there was some truth

words.

that

protectiveness came over me, my hand instinctively covered my moon pendant. “It’s selenite. Is that a seashell

She

would you guys be staying in Carson City? I’d

at a dive bar called the L&L Tavern. You should check us out there if you’re around. Look

done and on their way to get some pizza. Bidding Violetta and her bandmates

band.

It exposed all my scars, from the ones on my back, my thighs, and ankles. It feels weird to have

all over her, swimming in something other than water. Smiling, I put my shades in my hair and loop my arm with

hers.

“Yup!”

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shapes and sizes swimming, mingling, or dancing to the blaring music. There was a minibar serving all sorts of drinks from juice for

a smaller pool for the unshifted pups who wanted to hang out with their peers and parents teaching their smaller children how to swim. I spot my friends and their mates, huddled near the pool or on the grass. Pink blossomed on Galen’s

Adorable!

without one another. I want to be happy for Darien, but I couldn’t because his mate was a conniving cheater. The happiness

lifted in the air by her strong mate donning a forest–green two- piece. “By

hands to yourself.” She teased, smooching the Beta’s nose as she was slowly put back on her feet. Jackie scoffed, rolling her

letting you out of my sight.”

leave when they started making out. I found couples around

My eyes spotted many mated couples around the pool, enjoying each other’s company on and off the waters. The stench of love was potent, making me gag

have. I was sitting here, feeling the unwelcoming sting of loneliness around destined love. Everyone I knew was mated now, even Sapphire who I have yet to see arrive. It wasn’t even the stupid bond I wanted! I wanted someone to look at me

to just…love me for me. Not because they had to. Was

the bond affect my rationale, but the good feelings it

Stupid Alpha. Stupid werewolf

“AAH!”

the surface, my ears

raft I was just sitting on!

assholes catapulted me into

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help there?” Sapphire mocked,

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shot out of the pool like a rocket and chased the

Too fast.

tumbling hard into the grass. Upon contact, I knew who it was when the sparks ignited by our touch. I open my eyes to be pulled in by his bright blue. He smirked as

Kiya. It looks like you’ve fallen for me.” He chuckled.

liked to make puns? What a nightmare! “Don’t ever become a

my body into his. My eyes couldn’t look away as our breathing slowly settled as one. That’s when

our lips

I’d be

I whimpered. “L–Let me go.”

from my face, thumb caressing my cheek. I had to resist nuzzling into

his desire and admiration. crashing violently against the shore, pulling me deeper into the depths of his soul. It was suffocating, seductive. It

couldn’t look

he closed in. I didn’t want to move. There was a deep part of me that was curious about what would happen if I did just let go. I wanted to

“N–Neron…”

“Kiya…”

world faded into black. It was only the two of us in our smoldering bubble. It felt good. It felt peaceful.. My resistance wavered and my

on mine.

Just…a single…taste….

of his sandalwood scent swallowing me whole. I wanted to feel what it was like to be loved deeper than familial. I want