Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 39 – Rejected

“Before hurting others, feel the pain you will inflict on others.“–Debasish Mridha

Odessa

This can’t be happening!

I’m not a failure!

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My fingers rubbed gentle circles on my neck to soothe the pain Osiris left as a parting gift. Since Ariel left me, my healing is slower than normal, but that didn’t matter.

That slithering bastard tricked me!

Osiris promised if I helped him, I’d get what I wanted. Jumping at the chance to help the devil proved to be my undoing because he left me nothing! All I wanted was my Alpha’s heart–is that too much to ask for?! Neron’s heart was mine from the beginning; it’s not fair that a former slave has more rights over it than me!

How long have I coveted for that treasure? The prized diamond was unmatched to the hearts of man. Ever since I laid my eyes on the handsome heir, my heart knew it belonged to him. Love at first sight, as the humans say. When Neron needed comfort, I became his confidant. A heart needed mending, and I had the needle and thread. From there, our bond grew from friends to lovers. Beauty is in the beholder’s eye.

Neron was the first person to claim and protect my heart. His eyes were only for me and we were deeply in love with each other. Goddess, I loved him so much. No other she–wolf could compete with the Alpha’s partner! Fury and jealousy raged from those dumb females for days, but I didn’t care.

I got what everyone wanted.

Until she came in and ruined everything!

Every damn thing was about that pitiful avatar. There’s not a damn thing special about her.

Kiya was more of an annoyance when we were younger; always vying for her sister’s attention like a mosquito to a lightbulb. I came to Zircon Moon with nothing under the care of my aunt. Goddess rest her soul. The brat was the first to welcome me with that bubbly smile, along with that high–pitched voice. Kiya was sweet, but I was drawn to kids my age. That’s how Raina and I became friends–because we shared common interests and were closer in age.

Along the way, I met Neron. My childlike heart thudded like a drum when he gave me that sweet, boyish smile. He treated me with kindness–Neron made me feel like I was worth something. My crush on him developed instantly. In our private world, it’s just me and him. The soon–to–be Alpha and his precious arm- candy next to him.

I had it all figured out. I had to make Neron fall in love with me. Terrified I was, I prayed to the Moon Goddess every night in hopes he’d be my destined mate. We looked beautiful together, so why not?

Devastation couldn’t describe the hurt when we realized we weren’t destined to be. But he made a promise to me that no matter what, I would always be the one for him. And I believed him because I was head over heels for my powerful Alpha. No matter how cruel he was, he’d made me feel important.

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have him for myself? Out of all the she–wolves in the

Darien, but I want

be loved, don’t I?

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see him. I tussle his glistening black hair back with strands sticking up from all ends. Sleepily, he rubbed his eyes with the

No, I

I whisper, brushing my fingers through his soft tresses sweetly. He groans a little more,

Hatred permeated out of his

a panic. “Why are you acting like this?” I tried to grab his hand,

hell away from me!” My mate stormed out of my room in a flurry of unspoken emotions. I had no other choice but to follow him. He can’t treat me like I’m nothing! I’m the most important person to him–he can’t

leaving an air of tension between Darien and me. Running up to his large form, I attempt to take his hands again

away from you. I’m your mate! Don’t treat me as

my body. “Did you think I wasn’t aware of your collusions with Osiris? You must think I’m a fool if you thought I

me.”

wasn’t supposed to know that! Even if he woke up from my control, he’d forget. everything. How many of Osiris‘ promises did I foolishly believe? Biting my lip,

love! I became a puppet you didn’t think twice of playing with! When the haze finally cleared from my eyes, I saw everything. I understood everything! While you were pining for the heart of another, you strung me along like a useless toy. You used me

Hurt glittered in his gaze, along with anger, confusion, and betrayal. Times like these are when

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you 1 couldn’t? What made that Alpha so incredible in your eyes you turned me into your

is my everything. He has the prestige, attractiveness, courage, and talent to make any female bend to his will. There is a bond between us that cannot compare to the mate bond

he’s a sweetheart. That’s why I kept him around–to appease Ariel and my side of the bond. He can love me, and I can have my Alpha to love me

down at me like the ultraviolet rays of the sun, burning

me.” Darien scoffs. “Sirius was right all

you!” I shouted. “How could you

shit! They respect each other and are faithfull to

love you many times, and you believed

you didn’t know, a relationship is 50/50. Love isn’t a coat for you to wear whenever the f*ck you feel like it! We were supposed to be there

didn’t mean to…”

treat me like

pain. “You’re overreacting. It’s difficult letting go of your first love. I tried, but it wasn’t easy. If you had a first love, you’d understand.”

a first love.

His

unmatched, and it scared me. For my safety, I backed closer to the wall. However, there was an eerie calm as his voice dropped an octave. “But you didn’t just hurt me. You also hurt the people I love! Did you care to think about the other people you’d hurt along the

a pulp because his words held more force than any punch. My heart swirled and thumped in agony as I felt the bond falter and shrivel like an old copper wire. Does he know how much he’s hurting me? Tears cascade down my

sorry…” I whisper, bowing my head. “Please, forgive me.