Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 76 – The Aftermath

“Possessiveness destroys love. And they should not be possessed, because that again destroys your love.” – Rajneesh

Third Person POV

Who ends up picking up the pieces after a battle?

Who ends up mending and healing after a tragic loss?

Ash litters the ground with faint wisps of smoke ascending to the air. The flames met their demise, but not without leaving behind damages, even on the untouched. Hearts were weary, fear is prevalent, and worry hits the souls of Zircon and Gamet alike. However, it is a time for unity.

Pack members worked to repair the inferno’s damage to their home while their bodies were on the brink of exhaustion. No one could think to rest if the beautiful earth around them was charred with black. Pup trainees, with an awakened sense of leadership, led the charge with the adult warriors. Those who haven’t been hurt badly in the war with the behemoth in black.

While their arms worked tirelessly, their hearts were heavy. From the blood on the ground to burial preparations for the fallen and with the news of their ranked wolves and the disappearance of their future

Luna.

An overrun hospital was not a pretty sight. Doctors and nurses whizzed by to help the bleeding and injure wolves, some worse off than others. it was controlled chaos threatening to spill out of control. Rainn sat in a seat in the waiting room, leg bouncing as if it could take away some of her anxiety.

“Mommy?” Adonis asked from the seat next to her. “Will Daddy be okay?”

“He will, my baby boy. She whispered, caressing his hair with her nimble fingers. When Raina heard the news that Valerian had been badly hurt in the fight, she raced over with her son as soon as she was able. Through their bond, she felt his pain. Every hit, every cut–like she was in the battle herself. It was a common feeling that many mated women and men felt through their bonds. All she could do was pray to the Moon Goddess that Valerian would be okay,

Lorelai sat in a seat across from her, eyes glued to the floor, still as a statue. She had yet to know Kwame’s condition. The doctors wouldn’t tell her anything because there were so many wolves needing treatment, especially the Alpha who had the worst of it all. Raina noticed her Gamma Female.

In

empathy, she picked up Adonis and walked over to sit next to her. “Lori? Please talk to me.”

“What’s taking them so long?” Her hoarse whisper grated at the Beta Female’s heart. “They have to tell us something soon, right? I just… I need to know if Kwame would be ok I’m so worried. Mala can’t stop howling for Moses.”

“Our mates are strong.” She took Lorelai’s hand and squeezed, lending her some of her courage. “The Moon Goddess blessed us with amazing men. They’ll make it through.”

“What about the Alpha? Or the Garnet Moon warriors?”

Those questions Raina couldn’t answer. She doesn’t know if Neron was okay and the rumors amongst the hospital weren’t helping. He suffered a serious wound and was being operated on since his healing wasn’t

acting fast enough to repair the damage. Each Garnet Moon warrior suffered significant injuries.

Raina didn’t even know where Kiya was. She waited for her body to appear from a hospital room or the front entrance, but she was nowhere in sight. That only added to her anxiety. The chief protectors were hurt, and her little sister was missing. Times like these were when Raina wished she still had a familial bond with Kiya, at least she would know if she was okay.

after. She spotted Raina and Lorelal and marched towards them. “Heard anything yet?”

yet,” Lorelai

complained, running a hand through her brunette tresses. The Beta Female quirked an eyebrow.

of wolves to treat,

know if my man is okay. Is

Lorelai butted in with a growl,

scoff, Odessa dropped into a seat next to her childhood friend and crossed her arms. Raina already felt a headache emerging, and it wasn’t from the chaos of the hospital atmosphere. Within a few minutes, Dr. Jackson walked over to the trio with a clipboard in hand and thick black glasses

nose.

Gamma Kwame are alright.” His smile was warm. “You can go visit them.”

go see

Valerian’s room and Lorelai to Kwame’s. Only Odessa remained. “How’s

the Impaling. We’ve worked close the wound with stitches. Now, it’s up

“And…Darien?

Neron’s. He’s awake and in recovery if you wish to see him.” Dr. Jackson moved on to the other families waiting for news

to Neron’s

hospital bed, shirtless with thick gauze bandaged around his torso. Small spots of red dotted the deep layers. Her heart lurched as she walked closer, grabbing a seat to sit next to

human. “We need to see our

fine. I need

isn’t yours and would never be yours. You

been mine and will always have my heart, and I’ll

Darien like this? He loves us more than Mother Earth. His heart is pure, and you’re blinded by old

were with

can’t have

selfish. No one can have two mates, and it’s unethical to have a true mate

the old ways, Ariel. We’re in modern times. Humans can have multiple lovers, so why can’t

you’ll be taking Kiya’s soulmate away from

fuck! She could burn in hell for all

do you hate her

her wolf. She’ll never understand her, so there was no

hair away from his face. He was so warm. Neron would always be the most beautiful man she had ever seen. Powerful and precious. “I love

a soft kiss

isn’t a name Odessa expected. The name ignited volcanic fury within the woman, causing her to

through his sedation. “K–Kiya… she…”

matter what Odessa did, Neron would always yearn for Kiya. Halima. The former slave. Mate bonds were powerful things, and she

here to see you. She’s evil! She brought that monster here that hurt you and you still want her? You still love

tears swam down her face upon exiting Neron’s hospital room, heavy sobs hiccupping through her quaking body. Kiya had made a name for herself in a pack that once hated her. Since former Alpha Jonathan announced her as Neron’s mate and future Luna, the pack had pushed Odessa to the side. She

bitch from her memory. Suicide didn’t get rid of her. Poisoning didn’t

power of a Beta