Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 33 – Am I Crazy Now?

“God damn right, you should be scared of me.” Control‘ by Halsey

Kiya

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Blinking back my tears, I backed away from Tristan. Shaking my head, I handed the blade to Neron.

Like clockwork, the crowd whispers behind me at the sudden revelation. They whisper why I’m hesitating or granting mercy. I scoffed silently. Gossip is a treasured hobby because they love to make wild assumptions.

“I’m sorry, Neron,” I whispered shamefully, “I thought I could do it, but I can’t.”

“It’s okay, Kiya.” A comforting smile rests on his face. He took the blade and used his free hand to smoothen my hair. He k*ssed the top of my curls, “I’ve asked too much of you in a short time. Executing someone is a hefty responsibility, and I’m glad you backed out. You stayed true to yourself. I’m proud of you.”

Onyx growled softly in him, making his presence known to me. Standing on my moral ground awakened a dissimilar sensation. I’m proud, but I feel ashamed. The crowd expected to watch me murder my assaulter, but things changed.

How many think I’m weak? How many haven’t changed their thinking from the dark days? Many faces in the crowd are the same faces back then. It’s been five years since my suicide and my arrival, and I foolishly hoped some had the heart to change.

But one thing’s for certain: I can count on my friends. Zircon Moon? I’m still hesitant on trusting anyone except for the Gammas, including Neron and Raina. I’m watching for changes but I’m also watching for slipups.

Neither has slipped up yet.

Relieved, I can retreat to my safety net and watch the execution. Neron has the blade, so he’ll kill Tristan for

1. me.

“Stop this, immediately.” A voice echoed. “No crime has occurred; thus this execution is to be null and void for lack of evidence and misconduct.”

Everyone’s heads shot to the right to see Jonathan Prince marching toward us with an older man in robes beside him. His aging face contorted in what I think to be…satisfaction? My eyes widened at his proclamation and commotion erupted again, but not as much as the anger from Neron.

“Dad, Elder Sage, what the f*ck is this?!” Neron demanded as they cut through the crowd. “You have no right

to stop these proceedings!”

“I do when I recognize a gross miscarriage of justice.” Jonathan glowered at his son. “While I’m not acting as Alpha, I have senior authority. You’re preparing to execute an innocent man over wild accusations–and

without a trial!”

“Under his own volition. Tristan confessed to me and Raina!” Neron yelled. “He’s forfeited his right to a trial because of it. He harmed the Alpha’s mate, punishable by death! I told you last night that you won’t stop me!”

Wait, I remember this! Last night, I was heading to my room for the evening when I heard yelling from the

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fourth floor. Two separate voices battled out with hints of glass breaking. Werewolf senses can pick up on the smallest noises, but I couldn’t make out what they spoke about. It came from the Alpha Office, so I knew 02:11 Neron was arguing with someone. His Dad!

“There are many errors to your declaration, Alpha Neron.” Elder Sage spoke emotionlessly. I recognize him as one of the pack elders. Every pack has one or two. Where the f*ck was he five years ago?! “No rape took place.”

screamed, marching over in disgust. “He raped me for years! How can you stand there and say

crazy, dumb child. By law, you can’t rape a

The crowd silenced, sucked into the conflict between us four. Is there a level above fury? Because Neron’s face is

flipped open to a specific page, whereas Jonathan couldn’t hide his smug smile. Neron is about

Applying this to your context, you claim that Tristan Dudley

through my throat, shrilling through the air. “Tristan brutalized me! You cannot

“It’s the law.”

get to pick and chose what laws to follow, Dad! That law is obsolete!” Neron shouted, his fists trembling with his fury. Many pack members cowered under the might of his voice. “This is your convoluted way of getting revenge for Mom and Nuria, and you know it!”

calmly, unfazed by his son’s anger. “And don’t act high and mighty, Neron. At the time of the alleged ‘rapes“, she wasn’t recognized as your mate. You didn’t know until your ceremony. Are you killing Tristan for her sake or to ease your guilt? Because, from the looks of it, you’re putting an innocent man on death’s door over baseless accusations

back from pouncing on and tearing Jonathan

can’t do this to my sister, Jonathan!” Raina shouted.

Darien, had a smile full of glee at me but soured when facing Raina, “You

f*cking mouth, Odessa,” Raina

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anything wrong. She’s the abusive one! She’s hit me and 02:0 threatened me countless times, but guess you didn’t know that, huh? That’s what this pack wants as a Luna?! The slut is a liar and you’re

her parents and tackled Odessa to the ground, savagely punching her in the face and throat. Darien tried to stop her, but because

backed away while some tossed insults and degradation my

shouted in her rage, still restrained. “A sick man! I’ll tear you

“However, a crime occurred today. Because of your lies and hysteria, you almost got a man killed. And you

and I’ll kill you.”

the same man who ruined my life. Unlike Neron, he refuses to change. Deep down in his black

me, son?”

Kiya or take her away from me! If you so much as f*cking try, I’ll send you to hell myself!” He bellows. “Senior authority

raised an Alpha, not a

it meant never become someone like

its warmth. I became so cold, not even Neron’s arms can warm me up. No matter what

seared into my flesh, sinking deep into nerves. I’ve ruined their peace. Daggers from their eyes

me from going insane are becoming

I come out here? Why did I

made a mistake.

my

I’m repaid for my work–repugnance, and lack of justice–I should’ve stayed my ass

I Crazy Now!

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on mute. I felt nothing. Instead, I could only hear a singular voice in the deafening silence. “See how quickly they turned against you? No one truly cares about you, Little Moon. All of them are little monsters waiting to hurt you again, and they did! They sided with the

chill from Osiris‘ ghostly touch on my shoulders. How could I be blind to the truth? This was supposed to be the start of my healing! I’ve suffered enough!

no better than the men before him. Vileness is an innate trait within his bloodline. Stop believing that you’ll get retribution from this hellscape. It’ll never come. Zircon Moon has been very lucky to avoid punishment for your torment. One execution won’t change them.”

how everything works with Zircon. Tristan is a single man in a sea of hatred. They’ve hidden behind an outdated law that permitted my abuse. All because of

my

never get justice. No one will ever be held

I HATE IT!

be the striking gavel of retribution. The right way no longer applies, so why not take matters into

battle between right and wrong. Righteousness always prevails, right? But it’s not always fair. I’ve walked down that path–and karma still has yet to make its appearance.

I’m done.

love and forgiveness. I’m tired of having to be the better person and

turn to Tristan, leaning back against the bark with a broken, smug smile on his face. Jonathan

hear what he’s thinking?” Osiris‘ saccharine voice asked me. “I can give that

heard it all the vile thoughts he has

thing. Coming all this