Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 82 – The Mission

“Put on your war paint! The war is won before it’s begun, release the doves, surrender love.” “The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy

Third Person POV

The sun gradually rose over the horizon as the golden light marked the early start of a brand–new day. Commotion and chatter echoed across the front lawn of Zircon territory, wolves, and warriors alike, gearing themselves up for the mission ahead. The charred earth was not enough to damper the enthusiasm and determination. With both Alpha Neron and Alpha Anthony leading the charge, it would prove to be the mission of a lifetime.

Alpha Anthony requested a group of his finest warriors to aid in him. Kiya and Phoebe proved to be irreplaceable members of Garnet Moon, motivating the fighters to join in on the rescue effort. Cars and vans carrying the strongest warriors of California rolled in, joining the militia in preparation. The numbers grew to one hundred.

Grit proved to be the key to Neron’s healing because the large wound on his stomach disappeared overnight. No longer needing the gauze, he was free from the imprisonment of pain. His mind focused on Kiya and how he would stop at nothing to reach her. Standing on a boulder, he looked over the land. He allowed only his best and healed warriors to take part. He could not risk any more than what he already had. Some needed to stay behind and defend the territory in his absence.

The journey to the location would take hours but would be cut in half in wolf form. It was the mere difference in those hours that would decide if the women would return or remain captive. Deep down, he admired the sight of two packs working in unison to rescue women they considered valuable.

On his left, he watched his Beta and Beta Female speak with Abigail. With his enhanced hearing, he picked up a conversation about the woman looking after Adonis. The little boy’s green eyes twinkled with wonder and worry as he looked at his beloved parents.

“Take good care of my son, Abigail.” Raina shook her uninjured hand. With a broken arm, her friends insisted that she stayed. Beta Jacqueline was not letting her anywhere near this fight.

“I will.” She smiled warmly, patting the five–year–old’s shoulder. “Adonis and I will have fun together, right?”

“Yes.” He nodded. “Mommy, Daddy, are you bringing Auntie Kiya back?” Neron’s heart throbbed painfully. From the distance, he saw the love the little boy had for Kiva

“Yes, we will.” Valerian smiled, ruffling his hair. “We’re going to bring her back and you get to play with her again. Maybe you could show her your toy plane collection.”

“Okay!” He hugged his parents tight, wishing them luck. Neron prayed for the Moon Goddess to cast her protection on Raina and Valerian. They must return safely to their son.

There was no telling what they’ll encounter. Weapons? Magic? Anything and everything were possible for the risk of a violent ambush, and each wolf must remain on their toes. Both Alphas hoped that they’ll return with all their warriors, but deep down, they feared casualties.

“Alpha Neron.” He turned to see Lyra with a serious look on her face. “I want to speak to you in private.”

Chapter 82 – The Mission

“Of course.” Both walked towards a tree that miraculously survived the inferno. “What is it?”

you feel about

true. I did horrible things to her and I’ll never forgive myself for it. I seek her forgiveness, but I know I’ll never get it and that’s okay. I deserve your hate, Lyra. I deserve it all. But know that I’ll never stop caring for Kiya and I’ll be the first one to rip the bastard apart who took

lies. Neron could see how much she deeply cared for her adoptive daughter just by her eyes alone. She was her true mother. A mother who lived and breathed for protecting her child, blood or not. Even with the obvious rift between her and Ashley, he could see Lyra’s love as pure. She helped Kiya to recover, and he couldn’t repay

your promises, Alpha Neron. I have no problem ripping out your intestines if you ever think about harming my daughter again.” She

“Understood.”

eyes full of contempt. “Keep your father away from Kiya. Call it a mother’s intuition.”

His father would not be joining in on the rescue effort, not that he cared. He preferred his father to keep

“Hoo!”

the white owl perched on a branch, staring down at him. Gold in blue. The owl gave him a warm, fuzzy feeling. Strange coming from an animal Onyx would eat. He watched the owl fly from its branch and circle in the sky above the wolves. Many didn’t notice, but he

this

over with Endo at his side.

He firmly nodded.

“The blood will shimmer the closer you get to their location. I won’t be joining

have confidence we’ll succeed.” Neron smirked, taking the

on the line for two women. It’s remarkable.” The witch smiled. “I’ll leave you to it. I wish you both luck on the mission. Stay safe and

knows what’s

a look. Neither of them expected to be teaming up in a fight like this. Anthony still held contempt

that aside to save her.

The Mission

than later, both Alphas addressed their joint army, A sea of men and women with hardened faces and fire in their colorful eyes listened and digest every word their respective Alpha spoke. It was like listening speech from the top commanders in a war. Each fighter joined this mission with one thing in mind, to rescue their missing. Jacqueline, Galen, Darien, and

were taken, but they were determined to be the ones to bring them home.

empowering speech was over, the warriors cheered with power and resolve. They’re ready for the challenge.

time

as the combined army marched out of the territory, their footsteps growing quieter the further they got. He knew they would find Kiya. That’s all he cared about because losing her meant losing power, and he

the owl, tailed behind the army with her

Kiya

between the time of Raina speaking in my head to when

was, how do we get out of here? When we escape, where would we go? We don’t know where we were or how far we were

all to keep face. I was still unsure whether I could trust this woman, but

So many hybrids were here. I smelled a mixture of witches, werewolves, shapeshifters, and so much more. How

their actions. They kidnapped me and my kind. They’ll pay for what they’ve

I don’t know what, but it had better