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?”

back to

in his hands, shielding his eyes. As if he didn’t want me to see his physical shame. “Kiya, I want to know. I want

“Why?”

you the life your deserved.” He suddenly looked at me, his eyes brimming with intense

“Everything?”

“Everything.”

I am today, I told all. Neron listened in

guilt like a dark storm cloud. It rained on him and added more weight to his shoulders. Neron looked as if someone shot him in the chest and the pain hasn’t registered in him yet. I spared no detail. I wanted him to imagine how hard my life was. How hard my recovery was and still is. Many times,

focus. At least talking about it would help Neron reflect on

silent sob. Hot tears rained like acid rain on my bare shoulder, blistering and powerful. He buries his large head in the crook of my neck with

whether to comfort Onyx, who was also howling deep in

a boa constrictor.

have gone through it. I’m sorry. I’m deeply, incredibly sorry, Kiya. I’m sorry for hurting you. For forcing you to choose to end your life. I’m happy that you found your place and have people that love you deeply. They did the job that I and my pack should have done. Goddess…”

I confessed to his shoulder. He releases me, pulling

“Of what?”

is.” I motioned to the space between us. “I can’t

not sure

so can 1,” I explained, running a hand through my hair. “That’s the most irritating thing right now. You’re apologizing 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

your heart, Kiya. They are out there

asked Selene not to give me one.”

aghast. “Why the hell would you do that? You deserve a

I did!”

hurt

How do 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

afraid of

same dark hole I fought tooth and

forces shaking his limbs. “You deserve someone. Someone better than me. I love you. We

standing away from him. “I’m never going to get a fucking relationship because who the hell wants me? You don’t understand what I see when I 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 your pack did to me.

“Then reject me!”

Suffocating silence. D–Did he…

“W–what?”

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

I shake my head. “Rejection is a pain I wouldn’t wish on

Neron’s fists balled up as he fought back Onyx’s objections, eyes shifting from blue to gold, back to blue, “Do it! End our bond and free

“No! I can’t!”

“You must!”

“Not”

me, Kiya,” Neron barked, 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

never have to feel anything for him again. But the words. They refuse to come out. Why couldn’t I grant myself this favor? I don’t love Neron, right? And the pain of rejection is so mind–numbing that I killed myself soon after. Only a few were strong enough

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

my chance. My only chance.