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.

burst through the front doors moments after. She spotted Raina and Lorelal

Lorelai answered.

Odessa complained, running a hand through her brunette tresses. The Beta

of wolves to treat,

if my man is okay. Is that too much to

if our men are okay.” Lorelai butted in with a

wasn’t from the chaos of the hospital atmosphere. Within a few minutes, Dr. Jackson walked over to

nose.

smile

see Daddy, Donny.”

and Adonis hurried to Valerian’s room and Lorelai to Kwame’s. Only Odessa remained. “How’s the Alpha?” She asked, her voice cold.

We’ve worked close the wound with stitches. Now, it’s up to his healing ability to help him

“And…Darien?

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

went to Neron’s

burned with tears. Neron laid on his hospital bed, shirtless with thick gauze bandaged around his torso. Small spots

her human. “We need to see our

I

and would never be yours. You lived in your little fantasy long enough. He

I do! He’s always been mine and will always have my heart, and I’ll do everything to make him look at me

that gives you the right to treat Darien like this? He loves us more than Mother Earth. His heart is pure, and you’re blinded by old feelings! Blinded by the power you felt

were with

says I can’t

it’s unethical to have a true mate and a paramour. You can’t be Luna

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

you’ll be taking Kiya’s soulmate

She could burn in hell for all I care!”

you hate her so much,

understand her, so there was no point in reasoning with her. Her attention was pulled to

his forehead, pushing his hair away from his face. He was so warm. Neron would always be the most beautiful man she had ever seen. Powerful

own, she planted a soft kiss on

Odessa expected. The name ignited volcanic fury within the woman, causing her to stand abruptly from her seat.

muttered through his sedation. “K–Kiya…

would always yearn for Kiya. Halima. The former slave. Mate bonds were powerful things, and she was unequipped to sever it

to see you. She’s evil! She brought that monster

name for herself in a pack that once hated her. Since former Alpha Jonathan announced

No prayers to the Moon Goddess could ever wipe that bitch from her memory. Suicide didn’t get rid of her. Poisoning didn’t get rid of her.

overflowing with the power of a Beta wolf. Those damned corkscrew curls, shining smile, and big brown eyes. A spitting image of a