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.”

it. Respect my mate or get the hell out

the best room in 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 the entire territory,

but I could see the white as clear

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

the Garnet Moon Pack was on the phone and he

from the receiver of the

“Alpha Neron, speaking.”

safety, and I had to hear from my Beta that she

elder brother. “Yes, she

wasn’t aware she left my territory until one of my other Deltas informed me. Regardless, this

I’ve lost a few. My men and women are being treated by my pack hospital staff, including myself and your team.”

the weight of his anguish. If I was in his position, I’d react the same way. “Right, right. I apologize. However, I can’t sit by. My

I be

I cannot sit by while my little sister and Phoebe are somewhere out there alone and afraid. Who knows what could be happening

Kiya was hurt, I’m

for you and your parents. We can discuss

breath of relief. But yes, we’ll see you

lights from the sky grow darker. Kiya’s presence

was going to stop me from finding

rest

– The Search

Later That Evening

pain, but I was well enough to move. Valerian and Kwame were also healing well,

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

at the packhouse, watching the black vehicle roll into the front yard. The Garnet Moon warriors stepped up to 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 former Alpha convinces her

my hand. “Good to see you

nod. “Will your pack be alright

handle business alongside my Luna. It’s in good hands.” He turned his head to Beta Jacqueline. “Dwayne says to

cares!” Jacqueline chortled. “Can’t wait to hear his yelling

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

in the air from Lyra and Ashley. Both were glaring, their wolves sizing each other up. Ashley and Steven wanted to be part of the mission to rescue their daughter, but I was not sure if they’ll remain alive to see it if both sets of parents continued to stare daggers into

made a mistake.

happened before my daughter

“You mean, my daughter.”

hardly the time. We need

daughter?” Lyra smirked scornfully. “You don’t deserve the honor to speak those words, not after