Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 85 The Reunion

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“Family and friends are hidden treasures, seek them out and enjoy their riches.” – Wanda Hope Carter

Kiya

“Why didn’t you tell me you’re a mermaid?”

“Why didn’t you tell me you’re a werewolf?”

“…Touché.”

The smell of burning wood and concrete encompassed the surrounding air. Violetta, Phoebe, and I made it out of the river and were walking toward where the packs are. We trembled under the chilly breeze, which did not make for a fun time since the three of us were barefoot and drenched from head to toe. Phoebe’s leg was injured with the bullet wound, so we supported her during our slow walk.

Guided by my powerful sense of smell, the scents of the wolves got stronger the closer we approached. I could smell the other avatars, and it brought me relief to know they were safe. We were all safe.

“Is your pack nice? Violetta asked, pushing some of her wet hair behind her ear. “They won’t eat me, right?”

“Most don’t like seafood, so you’re good.” I chuckled, even when she reached over and flicked my forehead. That laugh was needed. I saw a smirk etched on her face, even Phoebe’s. “There are two different packs here. One is mine and Phoebe’s, who are nice. The other one… well, are allies. Can’t say much about them.”

“Ah.”

Shuffling got louder and noises cleared to the conversation. As we advanced, I could make out the faces of many wolves of Garnet and Zircon Moon alike, including my friends. Our gang of friends is the first to notice us. Phoebe’s shout of pure relief tugged at my heart.

“Guys!” Sapphire screamed, ripping herself from Isaiah, running towards us. Everyone’s heads snapped in her direction, including the avatars who all had blankets or jackets around them. I noticed a few of them were snuggled with the warrior men and women. They found their mates!

‘Take care of Phoebe and Violetta first, please,” I say, handing the wet witch off to them. Phoebe wrapped her arms around Galen, who caught her before she fell.

“I missed you guys…” She muttered, resting her head on our friend’s chest. Galen, looking like he won the lottery, squeezed back.

“We missed you too! Get kidnapped again and I’m beating your asses.” He growled with a grin as Mikhail came over with a thick towel.

“Says the one who spent all night praying and crying for their safety.” He waggled his eyebrows, making Galen blush. I urged Violetta to head towards Jackie and the others to get taken care of. That just left me.

of peaches and mangos smacked me in

all the strength she could muster. “Oh, my baby, are

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Chapter 85–The Reunion

I admitted through her chest. I don’t know if she could hear it considering my face is pressed against her bosom. Patting her arm for release, she

he was to see me. Even Anthony came over and gave me a bone–crushing hug. It must have felt strange to the wolves of our pack to see their big, tough Alpha crying and swinging his little sister

didn’t mind it. It meant he loved me and that’s all that mattered.

look. They took

was put down, my family gave me a warm towel. The dark wet splotches on their clothes served as at reminder. Raina came over and hugged me and, strangely, I hugged her back. Turning my head, Neron. approached. His face wore multiple expressions of happiness, sadness, and worry. When he got close enough, he leaned in to hug me but recoiled when I landed a

“What

forward and hugged him. All this time I was convinced he died. Images of Neron lying on the grass in a pool of blood haunted me, but I was so glad to be confirmed wrong. He looked as if the injury never happened. “Never do that again,

it meant you’re safe.” He cooed, squeezing me in our hug. Tingles and preordained sparks erupted within my body from his

okay. The hellscape burns behind us. That place would never hurt and harm innocent avatars

Osiris and

on arrangements for the avatars to return to their homes,

on about how he wanted to play with me and how he missed me. I smiled and hugged him back, telling him we’ll have a playdate after things settle down. The

walking towards us, dressed in her usual gothic–like gear. Some she–wolves lent her clothes since we only came in dresses. “Thank

an adventure I don’t wish to repeat, it is great meeting you two.”

fingers dancing across the gauze wrapped around her calf.

Chapter 85–The Reunion

get on moving.” Reaching in her pocket, she pulls out two slips of paper and hands them

felt almost giddy with happiness.

look before breaking out into a smile. “Yeah. We escaped hell together, so that means we have something to bond

merry laugh before Violetta hopped into a vehicle that would take her back to her place. She’ll be resuming her music career after this.

did. There were holes in my memory from all my encounters with him, and that worried me. Blood held memories, old and new, and

my heart and psyche. Even

madness was over, right?

Phoebe and I cuddled on the couch in warm pajamas with a blanket wrapped around us. I lent

case, I was going to contact Mayra to talk about it. The last thing I needed was added trauma on top of the

on the television, Anthony rushed in with the others trailing behind him, holding his cell phone. Mom was teary–eyed,

was just born.” He announced. Phoebe and I sat up

tears with her

handsome!”