Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 19 Her Intuition

“Honesty whispers, “Don’t get pricked by the thorns of lie.“–Angelica Hopes

Phoebe

Evil is a living entity. It coils around the hearts of good men and women, infecting their purity with abysmal blackness. It has a scent, taste, sound, sensation, and look. The evil within them can sway one who vowed to live their life on the path of righteousness.

The taste is vile. It lands on my tongue the moment I step foot on Zircon Moon territory. No doubt Osiris influence stained the air with the wolves unaware of the wickedness taking refuge with their families. It slithers between the cracks, waiting to strike.

Like a snake.

Convincing Alpha Anthony to allow me to leave for Nevada was a challenge. It made sense not to trust me. I did sneak away without his permission last time and subsequently got abducted. With any developments involving the situation, I am to let him know.

The kidnapping is still fresh in my mind. The scent of fire, the violent grabbing, the lust for my power to use for evil’s selfish gains–I remember all. But things have been getting better. Endo has been a big help in my recovery, and I can’t thank him enough. Healing is a process. I need to remember that.

I met Alpha Neron and Kiya at the front steps where they led me to the office. How can they move about so easily? The density of the darkness in the air made breathing difficult, but I somehow managed. One can’t see it; only feel it. Activity is buzzing about throughout the hallways and foyer, but it doesn’t bring joy because a threat lurks. Darkness is coming.

And I can see it in some individuals. The perks of being Hecate’s avatar: my intuitiveness is high, and my third–cye is always open.

“Thank you for coming in on short notice, Miss Phoebe.” Alpha Neron spoke, opening the door for our entry. I sat in the main chair and Kiya sat in the spare beside me. The large bag I carry settles between my ankles. “I hope we didn’t keep you away from anything important.”

“Luckily, today is my free day.” I smile warmly. “I spent the better part of my week getting displaced families. acclimated into Garnet Moon. I’m afraid the attacks on packs haven’t ceased. I fear the worst.”

Judging by the forlorn look on Neron’s face, he, too, is aware. Packs in the Tri–state area aren’t the only ones affected. It’s been spreading. No doubt by the cult that captured Kiya and me. Osiris is their leader. What pleasure is he gaining from this?

“But!” I perk up. “The families are content with their new home. That’s what matters to me.” Clearing my throat, I lean back in my chair. “Now, about Osiris. Have either of you notice the weight of the air? It’s heavier

-a direct effect of him skulking about.”

“Galen mentioned that earlier,” Kiya acknowledges.

“Mhm. This is a dire situation. I don’t know why Osiris wants you, Kiya. The logical answer is that he’s after your power, but I fear it could be more.”

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Chapter 19 – Her

“What makes you say that?”

“If Osiris wanted you just for power, he wouldn’t have allowed you to escape the asylum,” I answer honestly. “There’s more he wants. Maybe…with the pack itself.”

“My pack did nothing to this madman.” Alpha Neron retorts. “Yesterday was the first I’ve heard of him. Miss Phoebe, what could happen if he continues to linger?”

I give my answer some thought. “Darkness is a tricky thing. Everyone has it. However, it’s our decision if we let it conquer us. Osiris is an avatar; one of darkness. And darkness corrupts. This must be dealt with to keep your pack and yourselves safe. And to expose your traitor.”

you think it’s Odessa,” Kiya spoke with a slight scowl on her face. “As much as I hate her, is she capable of betraying her pack?”

“There’s evil surrounding that woman. I could see it clear as day through the video–call. My intuition never lies. Even if she isn’t the traitor, there’s no doubt the path she’s walking is dangerous. I wouldn’t trust her as far as I can throw her. How

relationship. A serious one, but we were together for the wrong reasons. Reasons that blinded me to the truth.

To think that he could turn her back on her is unfathomable. This couldn’t be a coincidence. A woman still after the heart of her first love is bound by the mate bond to another. Yet, he turns against

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can say is monitor Odessa.” The gravity lining my tone is intense enough for them both to grasp. “She isn’t to be trusted. And with Osiris silently wreaking havoc, there’s no doubt that he has a hand in this. My intuition says the traitor is that woman, but without legitimate proof. I’m not risking the

woman to a crime she didn’t

hates me and finds every opportunity to remind me I’m pathetic. And Darien is along in her crazy ride.” Kiya’s brown eyes look into my purple, almost pleading with me. “Could

smirk. “I don’t think a spell is necessary. Evil and deception will be exposed on its own. I don’t need to compel her to reveal herself. Odessa will expose herself as a traitor if she is one. She’s after the Alpha’s heart but sees you as an obstacle. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned–but, it is also in that fury where she’ll make a mistake. She doesn’t seem like the careful type. Unfortunately, that’ll

They could be working together.” Alpha Neron mutters. His face contorts in growing anger. Knowing that one of your own has potentially betrayed you must be a hard thing to cope with. I’ve had

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