Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 16 – Too Far

“Please, touch me, I pray.“–Jess C. Scott

(Content Warning: Mild sexual content)

Onyx

…Do it again.

Goddess, my mate is going to be the death of me. The striking beauty with the power to send me to my knees. I waste no time capturing her lips into mine, coaxing her tongue to savor her sweet taste of ripe strawberries. I plunge deeper into the pool of desire Artemis has the power to create.

For years, I’ve wondered what it would be like to k*ss my mate; if I’ll ever get the chance. Throughout the times my human was with another, I’ve rejected the possibility of another she–wolf stealing my first k*ss. I protected it like a lifeline. That honor is reserved for my destined partner, and no one could ever take that away.

It was a dream. Having my love’s perfect body fit into mine like a puzzle piece, our warmth intertwining like strands of a braid, and my eyes staring into the depths of her soul. Artemis is a beautiful soul; made of pure light. In them, I see the moon itself; bright as a diamond–flame oozing with divine feminine energy.

I still can’t believe I’m k*ssing her. All those years of waiting led up to this moment. The tear that escapes my eye is a testament to the faith I’ve held with a vice grip for years.

My mate. My powerful, gorgeous, playful mate. My destined partner.

Pulling her closer, I k*ss her harder, swirling up the sweetness that got impossibly sweeter. The more I k*ss her, the more lightheaded I became. My hands slowly ascend from her hips to the dips of her waist. My thumbs rub soft circles on her stomach over the shirt fabric. The gentle breeze of the night picks up the scent of her arousal, surrounding me in saccharinity. It’s as if the air itself wishes for me to lose control.

And I’m trying hard not to. The last thing I want is for my mate to run away from me because I was too

rough.

Artemis presses her pelvis against my bulge, driving my inner beast wild with indomitable lust. The heat trapped between our bodies grew stronger, like the Inferno of a bonfire. She is the flame and I’m the moth, hopelessly drawn to the magnetic pull she’s not aware of. Does she know what she does to me? Does she know that I’ll proudly eat out of her palm if it meant her happiness?

I’m falling for her so hard and it scares me. My little mate doesn’t know the power she holds.

My lips traverse to her flawless neck, licking and suckling at the spot she would’ve borne my mark. Artemis tilts her head to the side, offering me more of her supple skin. Her taste is as addictive as a drug, giving me a high I’ve never experienced before. Her soft moans echo near my ear and I knew from this day forward, I’H never get that sound out of my head. My pants grew tighter, my desire flared higher, and my resolve crumbles.

“Onyx…” My angel moans. Goddess, I want to hear more. I suck on that special spot harder and I’m rewarded with a shriek. Her hands, soft as her fur, grip at my dark tresses, tugging lightly. With the combined sensations, my growls erupt like a volcano, vibrating her flesh under my lips and tongue. Her body jolts

against mine.

1/4

1 need her.

I want her.

make her

her neck, ripping a gasp from her throat. My instincts tell me to mark her–to remind the world to know that she belongs to me. Artemis is the only one I want–no she–wolf can ever match her. Not in beauty. Not in skill. And not in

head to chest. “H–Hey, we need

me anymore! The haze of desire suddenly shifts to urgency. I want the love of my life! Please…that’s all

Just one bite…

this time. Using a sliver of her strength, she strikes my chest with both fists. That’s enough to knock the haze from my mind, plunging my focus back into reality. The lust disappears, leaving a void of emptiness. Getting a hold of myself, I scramble away from my angel, wide–eyed. Her gaze upon me is full of concern and

was a hair strand close to marking Artemis against her wishes because I wanted

Goddess…” I mutter, clasping my hands over my mouth. “Artemis, I’m so sorry…”

mere whisper. If I was a full human, I wouldn’t

red bruise on

“I’m sorry…” I repeat. “I…I almost…”

the gentle blue ring around them. Her

trusting myself to remain civil. What’s stopping me from losing control again? I nearly doomed my mate into an unhappy life. I acted selfishly and could’ve ruined

for a split second, I forgot that I’m

“Our beastly instincts were unforgiving tonight. With the run, our banter, and having you so close…I almost lost

she’ll be mad at me.” She

you more than

I liked it, doesn’t mean she will too. I felt everything in a vessel that doesn’t belong to me. I’m her wolf. I share her body, but I don’t have the

Chapter 16–Ton Far

whatever I please with it. She’d never forgive me for toying

us, taking my large hands into hers. Her lovely sapphires look into mine, swimming with

sparked up my curiosity, but I won’t push her. Sighing, I nod curtly. “Yes, I do. I don’t think Neron would appreciate coming into control with a…” I cough. “Um. Hard on. I

“Seriously, if you two didn’t share a body,

both share a brief laugh. “Artemis, if you’re worried about how Kiya might react, talk to her. Explain what happened and don’t wait. The longer you wait, the worse the

taps her fingers against her thighs. She’s anxious. It rolls off her in waves. “Yeah…I know.” Artemis scans the surrounding area before looking back at me. “Do you have

time, or really, Neron can make time. Is it something I should be worried

to reveal her dazzling smile, albeit small. “Thank you for running with

stop gazing at her beauty. Leaning in, I plant a soft k*ss on her forehead.

cold shower.”

pack house. I follow behind her, still smiling. Abruptly, I felt it. The smile disappears. Something bizarre.

Grass, Logs. Rocks. Insects. The

don’t like it. Something looms in the shadows, ready to strike. There’s no way I’m paranoid, even

final k*ss to her forehead, we depart to our respective floors. Once in my room, I strip out of my clothes and hop in the shower,

should let my human know what transpired. Dropping the mental wall between us,