Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 71–The Kiss

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Af lead the Ferris Wheel didn’t stop like in three cheesy movies, the stew and tranquil ride relaxed both Sterim and me. We both cat together in cur cabin, gradually ascending trewards the indige sky. The near full miem bathed me in its scintillating light, smiling down on me as I reciprocated one back.

My connection to the men hand strengthened since the awakening. Before, it was an ally, a helper to me. Now it we material falt Selene’s predection as the mom shome down on us and i wished I could see her again.

I Even though I credidn’t, I knew the was always there watching cover me, watching over us all.

Even en was watching the I felt his eyes on me as I watched the sky.

“I live I

ke the view was never good at initiating conversation. “The last time I had been this high up was on a

“Vous trated?” Neron asked, intrigued.

“Yes. My parents took me to Paris tme day on their spontaneous trips before I started college. It was the first time I ever framled cartside of my home, let alone the country. I was so scared, but they reassured me that everything wrand be okay” Memories of my trip played in my head like an old movie, bringing warmth to my chest. “Vacatioming in Paris ended up being one of the best moments of my life. I hope to go back someday,” I turn to him. “Have you ever traveled tnt of Nevada?”

“Here and they No place near as exciting as Paris though, that’s for sure.” Neron chuckled. “I’ve traveled to other states to speak with other Alphas, form alliances, and talk business, I wouldn’t call it a vacation, but it fest god to bethathe in different air”

“Pandite placer

“Hmm. Miami. Very nice with fantastic beaches. I did business with the Alpha of the Sunstone Pack, but there was veething about Miami that called to me. I wish I could spend more time there when I had the

His warm smile did things to my heart because it began picking up speed. “You said Paris was one of your best moments. What was the best

1 myp My voner mand mercilessly murder the mood. But he asked. I shouldn’t withhold the truth. What happened won for the best became it freed me from hurt and tyranny. “When I broke my bond with

And like that, the mood died. Neron’s smile vanished into a forlorn frown, his eyes losing their shine. “Oh. I…”

“Krye, here did you survive the fall? Nerom shifted in his seat, fully facing me. Our knees brushed each other Wently there’s no one conner un feed a drop like that, human or werewolf.”

survived

“I didnt evere, Here? His eyes widened in shock as I continued. “I died that night. I drowned. Correction, Hama cred

“But…you’re still her.”

“Neron, there are reasons I wanted to separate myself from my past. I’m not her and never would be again.”

“I apologize.” He whispered. “How are you here now?”

I brush my fingers through my teddy bear’s sandy pelt. “I died before my time. After some conversation, she sent me back to Earth for another life. She said I have a purpose to

hands, shielding his eyes. As if he didn’t want me to see

“Why?”

life your deserved.” He suddenly looked at me, his eyes brimming with intense emotion. “Tell me

“Everything?”

“Everything.”

asked, albeit with some hesitation. From my grueling recovery to mental health counseling to getting back in school to where I am today, I told all. Neron listened in silence until I finished but failed to keep a neutral expression.

spared no detail. I wanted him to imagine how hard

At least talking about it would help Neron reflect on his past actions. Maybe he feels like he hasn’t done enough? I

pulled into a hug. A tight one. Neron’s trembling body swallowed me whole, jerking with every silent sob. Hot tears rained like acid rain on my bare shoulder, blistering and powerful. He buries his large head in the

overwhelming. I didn’t know what to do, it even conflicted Artemis whether to comfort Onyx, who was also howling deep in

a boa constrictor.

you to choose to end your life. I’m happy that you found

I confessed to his shoulder. He releases me, pulling

“Of what?”

space between us. “I can’t afford any of this

sure I follow.”

and doing so much for me, and I hate it. Over this past month, it’s becoming harder to hate you. I am terrified of opening my heart out further because I’m afraid you’re going to turn

deserves your heart, Kiya. They are out there

whisper. “I asked Selene not to

at me, aghast. “Why the hell would you do that?

as I

hurt

I know they won’t hurt me? That they’ll uphold their promises of love and security? It was too much of a fucking risk and I’m sick and tired of being hurt! I rather have natural love, not

of love.”

I’m afraid of falling into that same dark hole I fought tooth and nail

frustration. An internal battle rages on within him, opposing forces shaking his limbs. “You deserve someone. Someone better than me. I love you. We both know that. I’m slowly realizing that you’ll never love me back. How

look in the mirror. I see this damaged doll everyone threw away. Under this tough exterior, I’m still terrified! I always think everyone is out to hurt me because of what you and

“Then reject me!”

Suffocating silence. D–Did he…

“W–what?”

Cut our bond. I’ll accept it.” Neron looked broken, but he was also calm like he accepted his fate without a struggle, “If rejecting me means freeing you from the pain, then do it. You shouldn’t be tied down to me by force. You can find love with someone worthy of your heart. I’m not and never would be. I don’t know why Selene paired us together, but that means nothing if you’re in pain being

reject you.” I shake my head. “Rejection is a pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone,

Onyx’s objections, eyes shifting from blue to gold, back to blue, “Do

“No! I can’t!”

“You must!”

“Not”

running a hand through his unruly hair. “I can’t reject you. Not again. I don’t deserve you and I’ll take the pain. Give it to me. Please, I want you to be

again. But the words. They refuse to come out. Why couldn’t I grant myself this favor? I don’t

like I wanted him to. He’ll fall and writhe as I did. The deep–seated pain would eat him up and I’ll have the

was my chance. My only chance.