Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 78 The Search

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“The determination to win is the better part of winning.” – Daisaku Ikeda

Neron

“I told you, son. All you had to do was hold on to her. Look at where the alternative has gotten you.”

I was lying in bed with a hole in my stomach. It was bad enough Kiya was missing, but to have my father. berate me on my choices was on another level of irritation. As the pack was in a state of disarray, he still had the energy to bother me. Good Goddess.

“Really, Dad? No “Are you alright, son?‘ At least show that you’re worried about me.” I say sarcastically, pushing myself up into a sitting position. The pain was horrible. Think of fire burning through flesh, and that’s how my stomach felt now. With every movement, more pain rocketed through my nerves, but the pain was nothing compared to what happened with Kiya.

I shielded her from the attack. I’d do it a million times over if it meant her safety. The worry and agony in her beautiful brown eyes wound my heart. The panic in her voice and the desperation as she tried to stop the bleeding. A part of me died in battle, knowing I hurt her by getting hurt.

Now, she was out there somewhere in the hands of that colossal beast. Onyx howled in misery for his missing mate and anger that it took her from us, I didn’t give a fuck about my pain, I needed Kiya back safe and

sound!

“You’re an Alpha, Neron. You will get through that. It’ll take more than a hole in the stomach to kill you.” Dad cleared his throat, crossing his arms as he leaned against the wall at the hip. “Now that you had a taste of the danger, let it serve as a lesson for you to keep your valuables close.”

“Kiya is valuable, Dad, but she is not an object. How is it ethical to sacrifice her for the pack?”

“A pack cannot run properly without their Luna. I don’t know how many times

I have to say it for you to understand. Kiya could throw tantrums all she likes, but the fact remains was that this pack needs her. You need her. What happened today will continue to happen the longer she rejects her fate.”

“The attack wasn’t her fault and you know it,” I growled at him. “It’s the fault of whoever or w

whatever sent

that thing to burn down our home. You may be my father, but I will not sit here and listen to you place the blame on her. I won’t do what you say, so drop it.”

A mixture of disappointment and anger contorted my father’s aging face. Just by our familial bond, I know he doesn’t agree with me, but I stand firm on my decision. I could run this pack without a Luna. Sure, there was faultiness here and there, but I’d rather burn alive in the flames of hell than force Kiya to remain at my side forever. The pack was important, but she was more so.

“You’ll regret this, son.”

if the time comes, I’ll deal with it. Respect my

the hospital, but it was not needed. Not if I could look out the window and see the partially burnt oak trees. The fire hasn’t destroyed

perched on a branch. The sky was darkening, but I could see the white

I’d see a white owl. Owls normally weren’t around

the Garnet Moon Pack was on the

the situation. I could feel the exploding rage from the receiver of the phone. Walking to my bed, I gestured for Amara to give

“Alpha Neron, speaking.”

entrusted you to my little sister’s safety, and I had to hear from my Beta

no room for us to act as Alphas. At this moment, Anthony was a worried elder brother. “Yes, she was. I take full responsibility for her disappearance. The witch, Phoebe, was

aware of that. I wasn’t aware she left my territory until one of my other Deltas informed me. Regardless, this is a serious matter. Two of my

a few. My men and women are being treated by my pack hospital staff, including myself

of his anguish. If I was in his position, I’d react the same way. “Right, right. I

be seeing you?”

are somewhere out there alone and afraid.

boiled my blood. If Kiya was hurt, I’m burning this world to

for you and your parents. We can

warriors they’re recovering fine, so that’s a breath of relief. But yes, we’ll

‘click‘, the phone call ended. My hands covered my face as I sighed hard, watching the lights from the sky grow darker. Kiya’s presence affected me because nothing felt the same without her. It was colder, lonelier. I couldn’t feel her,

to stop me from

rest

78 –

Later That Evening

but I was well enough to move. Valerian and Kwame were also healing well, bringing a smile

my best men, I don’t know what I’d do. Seeing them with their families was

greet their Alpha, their former Alpha, and Luna as they exited the car. I watch the former Luna fuss over the warriors like they’re her children and the

Alpha Anthony firmly shook my hand. “Good

“Will your pack

Beta Female Olivia will handle business alongside my Luna. It’s in good hands.” He turned his head to

to hear his yelling at

cleared space in the common room for us to chat.”

Ashley and Steven wanted to be part of the mission to rescue their daughter, but I

have made a mistake.

my daughter and Phoebe were taken?” Lyra asked me.

growled. “You mean,

hardly the time. We

“You don’t deserve the honor to speak those words, not after what you’ve done.”