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?”

feel

I’ll never forgive myself for it.

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 her

promises, Alpha Neron. I have no problem ripping out your intestines if you ever think about harming my daughter again.” She growled warningly at him. “My husband

“Understood.”

with eyes full of contempt. “Keep your father away

effort, not that he cared. He preferred his father

“Hoo!”

gave him a warm, fuzzy feeling. Strange coming from an animal Onyx would eat. He watched the owl

this mean?

walked over with Endo at his

firmly nodded.

Endo handed him the rolled–up parchment. “The blood will shimmer the closer you get to their location. I won’t be

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

see how everyone here is willing to put their lives 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

what’s out there?”

be teaming up in a fight like this. Anthony still held contempt for Neron after how

aside to

The Mission

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

to protect their precious companions. They couldn’t help them when they were taken, but they were

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

time

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

owl, tailed behind the army with her majestic white wings gliding through the air.

Kiya

remembered nothing between the time

of here? When we escape, where would

was all to keep face. I was still unsure whether I could trust this woman, but I had to. If she held my ticket out of here, then I

was weak. The damn wolfsbane in my system continued to burn, but it didn’t damper my other senses. So many hybrids were here. I smelled a mixture of witches, werewolves, shapeshifters, and so

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

don’t know what, but it had better