Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 79 – The Master

“There’s no escaping me, my love. Surrender.” – “Surrender” by Evanesence

Kiya

The darkness was cold. Frigid like the midst of a snowstorm.

Someone was here, following my every move. I could not see their eyes, but I could feel them. Their heavy, foreboding presence made the hairs on the back of my neck stand erect.

“Who’s here?” My shaky voice asked. No response. This was getting worse by the second. Times like this [ wish I had night–vision because I couldn’t see a damn thing. Only my unsteady breathing was heard, echoing

between the unseen walls.

“Scared of the dark, little Moon?” A deep, rumbling voice purred from the black. My heart almost stopped, frozen in shock. “I promise I won’t bite…much.”

I touched the cold door behind me, trying to feel for the knob. Once located, I found that it wouldn’t budge. My desperation grew the harder that I pulled. My breathing staggered and sweat glands worked overtime. “Let

me out!”

“I won’t. I just want to talk to you, my dear.” Footsteps. Left, right, front, behind? The illusion of surround sound forced my fight–or–flight mode to act. I chose flight before, but the tables have turned as my body fought. But the developments bothered me. How could a human be this fast to surround me?

Unless…he wasn’t human. This was Nadia’s mate? A coward hiding behind the darkness? Calming my staggered breathing, I shut my eyes and growled as deep and loud as I could.

“Isn’t it common courtesy to see the person you’re talking to? You could see me, but I can’t see you. How is that fair?”

“Adds to the illusion of mystery and it’s fun! I can’t have any fun while we chat?”

“No.” I snapped. “Show yourself, coward!”

Something slithered past my feet, slimy and scaly. The sudden surprise made me jump right into a cold body. Thick arms locked around me, the strength of this being was unmatched–he’s stronger than me! His arms shuffled. One wrapped around my stomach and the other around my collarbone. He presses my back against his hard chest, trapping me.

The slithery thing wrapped around my ankles and calves. One loop around turned to four before I saw something in the darkness that paralyzed me in fear.

Two glowing red eyes stilling my heart. It stared into the depths of my soul, searching for a piece to take a bite out of.

“Don’t be rude, Little Moon. I’m in a good mood and ruining it would cost you and I don’t want to mar your lovely skin.” He snarls in my ear, warm air tickling the lobe. Involuntarily, I shook in his arms. “Your scent is Intoxicating. So sweet. How many wolves grow weak in the knees from a single whiff of it?”

“So, you know I’m a werewolf. What else do you know about me?”

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voice sending shards of ice to my core. “Scent carries emotion few could defect. I’m one of the lucky few that

But his hold only tightened.

know nothing about me!”

about you, Little Moon, but that could change.” Light, feather–like touches trace the curvature of my neck, resting at my pulse. “Did you know that blood carries memory? If I wanted to know more about you, my dear, all I have to do

No.

Oh. My. Goddess,

He’s-!

a vampire?” I asked, my voice shaky once more. “N–Nadia told me you’re half a

does she?” He snarled in contempt, his fingers stroking my chin. I wanted to puke. “Yes, I’m a

her?” 1 demanded, gritting my teeth in fury. “She’s your mate! She loves you more.

rest of my avatars, does she not? I wouldn’t throw her away like garbage! Even garbage is useful once recycled.”

He was no different from Odessa, using Darien only for the bond.

more.

so, Little Moon.”

me that!” I tried and tried, but this bastard’s hold was pure titanium. Must be that vampiric strength, and since

else didn’t sit right with me. Werewolves carried a particular scent. One could tell who a werewolf is just by the wolf marker in their natural smell, but he doesn’t have one. Could he be lying? I took huge whiffs to be sure, but I

long time ago. Stupid mutt became

our yang. Our best friends, confidants, and partners for life. I could not imagine living without Artemis. She is my rock. I love her so much, and to lose her

willingly? That’s on a new

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Master

whispered, furious. “The Moon Goddess blessed you with a wolf and

chin soon wrapped themselves around my throat, squeezing. “Don’t ask questions you aren’t ready to

answer this. Why did

I have are unique. Their powers are extraordinary, their gods certainly picked the right ones to carry out their duty. But the avatar of Selene is a rare commodity and if I see something I like, I will have it.”

so I should appreciate the fact that you’ve been stalking me?”

observation on an individual, and we’ve met before.”

before.” Yeah, Kiya, because he is covered in a cloak of mystery, you dumb bitch,

the side, exposing the left side of my neck.

kisses trailed up and down my neck, forcing a shiver through my body. Whimpering, I continued to fight. Continued to struggle. How could I escape the arms of a strong hybrid? I was supposed to be strong here, and I couldn’t remove myself from this pervert! Fingers tightened around my throat again, now cutting off my

the growth of fangs. “I wouldn’t want to accidentally tear out your

can’t do this

anything so barbaric, my Moon. Just a sip of your nectar of life and I’ll let you

my blood in my body, thanks!”

flesh. “I promise it won’t hurt.