Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 13 – Hair Care

“You don’t stop loving someone just because you hate them.”–Hanif Kureish

Kiya

“Put that pizza slice down! That’s your third box!”

“No.” In my defiance, I stuff the rest in my mouth.

“Your metabolism is ridiculous.” Jackie scoffs as she presses the ‘Blend‘ on the blender, mashing the avocados and various ingredients into a smooth mixture.

“But it’s so good!” I know it is, and I’m reaping its benefits until it somehow stops! Who can resist cheese pizza?

All the trainees have the day off, adults and pups. The victory pizza party Neron and I promised is in full swing in the dining room. And the dastardly thief in me swiped five boxes of pizza!

This day off is for us trainers as well! And like the family we are, it meant that we get to spend some time together.

And that’s how this day of pampering was born!

But it wasn’t all fun. Earlier, we stole the kitchen from the Omegas after they’ve finished serving breakfast. The monster in the badly designed white apron reared its ugly head when Lead Omega Cassandra began snapping at me for having my ass on the counter. Just me and no one else. And for being in the kitchen. And for making the invisible mess I’ve yet to identify.

Sometimes, I wish my stomach acid could melt faces. It disgusts me how that woman and her lackeys haven’t truly changed from their past horrific actions. Old habits die hard, I guess.

This time, however, I have the power to fight back. And it was only with Jackie’s threatening growl did she back off and leave us alone. I was a pinch close to grabbing a spoon and smacking the dentures out of her mouth. Monsters are still among us; it took that Omega two months to show her true colors. I guess the crying and begging act finally tired out.

Whatever. I won’t be here for much longer.

“Just be sure to wash your hands before you put this deep conditioner in your hair,” Jackie replies as she pours the lime–green mixture into multiple bowls. Avocados work well to revitalize my hair’s strength and shine. Since the Seals family made and sold natural hair and skin products for a living, it’s only fair for Jacqueline to bring her expertise. I’ve witnessed her give some products to Zircon’s she–wolves with tips to maintain optimal hair health..

Before I could take another slice from the fourth pizza box, Raina slams it closed. I should be mad, but the sight of her with double shower caps over her hair made me chuckle. She has the deep conditioner setting in. “Sis, you’ve eaten enough! You have enough carbs in your stomach to last a month!”

“No, I don’t! Gimme!”

“No way!” She places the pizza box out of my reach before laughing. “I thought Jacqueline was joking when

Chapter 13 – Hair Care

she said you can eat three pizzas by yourself.”

“I can make it four,” I grumble. Abigail came over and took the T–shirt off my head, letting my freshly washed mane wilt to my shoulders and back. “Hey!”

“The longer you wait, the longer it’ll take you to get back to your precious pizza slices! Now, get to deep conditioning!”

her presence anymore. I haven’t forgiven her yet

say the same for Steven and Ashley. They hardly

grin,

stink of sex.

“I’ve made

made a dramatic show by flicking his hair around while his mate plucked the

didn’t know people do this. I smell other things in this,

A little goes a long way, Mikhail!” Just then, both Isaiah and Sapphire walk in with shower caps on their hair and empty bowls in their hands. A beep resounds

it over his shower cap, and Sapphire did

growls seductively before swooping his

Mikhail smoothening the mixture in Galen’s hair as he purred in pleasure from his touch. Front of me is Abigail and Jackie working to store more of the mixture

poked the internal, brewing green–eyed monster. Third–wheeling is never fun, but in this case, I’m the lost tire trying to keep up with the moving truck

like I’m going to get

my hands clean of pizza grease and grabbed a bowl. I need a distraction to keep my jealousy in check. There’s no use for longing

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feel a pair of eyes on my back. It wasn’t evil ones like Osiris, but more curious. Longing. Wanting. Turning around, I spot Neron’s head peeking from behind the kitchen doors, his bright orbs on my form. 1 didn’t miss the flashing of blue to black to blue in rapid succession.

I’m wearing a semi–revealing blue lounge robe with my

I smiled small. “You know you can come in, right?”

timid child, the Alpha swung the doors open and shimmied inside. He’s shirtless again. Neron’s nose. crinkled from the pungent aroma of avocado. And his glance moves to each couple before me. “What’s

on here?”

I explained

mentions while mixing turmeric and honey in a bowl. “You’re more than welcome to try some

his head. “It’s your day. I won’t impose. Besides, I

with me as I peer into Neron’s face. He looks like he’s been through hell. His eyes are slightly bloodshot, and his face lost its handsome luster. Plus, minor vocal cracks are present in his normally strong and velvet–smooth voice. Like he was crying recently. My heart thudded

going to do something

where I took my seat on the surface behind him. “You need to relax too. My brother

how he ended up with Ximey.” Galen

“I don’t kn

want me here?”

benefits of this lovely day. Alphas deserve to pamper themselves, right? It’s not every day one sees their leader in

like that Neron

get a better view of his mellifluous hair. His earthy scent is incredibly strong, sending my mind spinning. And his sweat strengthened it. Artemis growls deeply in approval. “When

He answered. “It needs a trim. What are you going to do?”

have you ever deep conditioned your hair before?”

“I haven’t.”

JUS

going to wash your hair, condition, and deep condition it. It’ll take a little time, but I think you’ll like it.” I ran my fingertips through his dark strands, relishing in the smoothness of silk, “Your

I

I hear the proud smile in his voice. “It’s so versatile. You can do whatever you want with it.

a reason you keep your