Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 115

Chapter 26 – The Birthday Boy

“The seeds of evil blooms in the fields of negligence.“– Mladen Dordevic

Kiyn

Neron and I hightailed it out of the mall.

There’s no reason for Osiris to show his true form unless he’s secure in his plans. That begs the question of who’s truly in control. Him or me? Circumambient mystery embraces that man like a second skin, and it’s difficult to decipher who he truly is. Slippery like a snake, Osiris picks the picture–perfect moments to strike, and I’m left with the burning self–guilt from my shortcomings.

The car ride back home is tense with an amalgamation of emotions perfusing from Neron and me. But two stood out from the rest: anger from the Alpha and confusion from me. While the trees and people whiz past in colorful miasmas, my mind works to understand what happened in the bathroom.

His appearance brought forth a salvo of recollections I’ve long forgotten about.

I’ve met Osiris in passing when I was with my friends shopping for bathing suits. The day before I was poisoned. Callously bumping into him, we went spilling to the ground. We made small talk and departed ways like normal strangers. However, Osiris used a pseudonym, Octavius. What was his reason? His face was forgettable, but the sensations I felt from his touch were not.

His touches were not out of love and lust like the mate bond augments, but out of submission. They wanted me to bend to surrender under his power. It terrified me. Those were the same feelings I felt when he trapped me in the run–down asylum; similar to how a tyrant refuses to take anything less than blind loyalty. Osiris is the tyrant and I’m the lowly peasant. Could those emotions I felt have been a precursor to the chaos today? Could I have prevented this somehow?

And I blame this f*cking mark on my neck. It’s doubling as a GPS. I feel no better than an imprisoned, leashed dog. It tails me wherever I go, like a shadow. And I don’t know how much more I can take of this.

Is it so f*cking hard to get some peace of mind? Why am I constantly fighting against the bullshit the universe loves to sling at me? For once, I want to breathe without the pain!

My mind spun. I leaned my head on the headrest to eliminate vertigo as the car rumbled softly.

“You aren’t to leave the territory without someone accompanying you.”

And just like that, I’m cured! My head shot up, and I glared at Neron. For obvious reasons, he didn’t look back.

“Excuse me?”

“You heard me, Kiya.” He retorts. “You’re not to go anywhere alone until we get this situation handled.”

“Now I need a babysitter? Are you kidding me, Neron?”

He shrugs his shoulder. “It’s that, or I forbid you from leaving territory grounds. You’re under my protection and I’m committing to my side of the deal with your brother. It can be with your friends or anyone else you trust. We can’t afford any risks with your safety, Kiya.”

“I can protect myself.”

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Chapter 26 – The Birthday Boy

“I know you can.” We rolled closer to the territory. “We have no clear–cut way of defeating Osiris. He’s playing the both of us like a damn fiddle–stressing us out and laying cryptic messages of our demise. Until we can figure out how to rid him for good, we need to take precautions to lessen the chance of Osiris catching us off guard, and that means you cannot go anywhere alone.”

I hate to admit it, but Neron’s right. There’s an obvious target on my back, and if I let my guard down, Osiris will take advantage of me. He needs me for his plans. He needs me intact. Walking in public alone is the same as handing myself to him on a silver platter.

doesn’t mean I like this

didn’t want to fight. I’m tired. My energy is completely zapped and I’m wanting my soft bed and softer pajamas.

the garage. We gathered our bags from the trunk and walked towards the pack house

what’s in

from us with arms crossed. From the glint in his eyes, he knows that some of

your Mom and Dad?” I asked, arching an eyebrow.

Mommy

hard to hold in his laughter. Ah, I remember when cooties were the grossest things about

we call it

about

adult

need to know much more than

“Busy.”

have homework to

“…It’s summer!”

to

and if he found us, he’d get to see his presents early. But we’re

than we think. “Hey! No

pitter–patter of his feet mixed with our laughter as my

– The Birthday Boy

with the spite of a toddler. Luckily for Neron and me, we’re taller and have longer leg strides, so we escaped the

to the fourth floor. The boy’s brattish groaning can be heard as 1 closed the door to my room in my gaggle of laughter. I settled the bags on my bed and began sorting

child’s smile is the most precious gift in the world.

not because I forgot the most important thing with gifts.

supplies? Making it over the threshold of my room wouldn’t have been an issue if 1, once again, wasn’t

victoriously. “I want to see my present!”

bedroom door, laughing at my nephew’s scowl.

is boring!”

know.” He giggled when I poked his nose. “Do you know where the wrapping paper is?”

green; I like green!”

the birthday boy!”

Third Person POV

birthday cake became wisps of smoke from the blow of the birthday boy. Behind him, the crowd fell into wild applause as the Beta child officially turned six years old. Adonis felt rejuvenated and loved by his friends

and Steven, smiling lovingly at their grandchild. Silently, they hoped that Valerian’s parents were watching down on this joyful occasion ever since they passed away several years prior. Adonis‘ young friends surrounded him with impatience as the large chocolate cake decorated with his name and superhero designs beckoned them for a taste. Behind them, Kiya had a faint smile as she observed

The trouble–free smiles, boisterous laughter, and loving touches reminded her of the minuscule memories of her birthday parties. Finite recollections of her happiest memories slowly disappeared under the weight of pain,

wasn’t a time for her to

one present before we cut the cake.” Raina pinched her son’s check lovingly. Young

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hopping in his seat. The young woman rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly, blushing. Ignoring the

giggled, kneeling, and handing him the present with a big red bow, “Happy birthday,

the green paper faster than a hungry cheetah. His gift was revealed, and shrieks of joy echoed

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