Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 46 – Amber

“You are enough to drive a saint to madness or a king to his knees.“– Grace Willows

Kiya

“Long ago, when the Zircon Moon pack was at its infancy, my mother, Zahra, was a member. A purebred werewolf with the heart of gold; she considered that pack to be her family. Benevolent to a default, my mother was the epitome of kindness; she helped anyone and everyone whenever she could. Unlike those who adhere to their beastly instincts, she put her humanity first. Because of her purity, unmated wolves coveted her. Little did they know she would be the mate of a vampire. My father.”

“Interspecies mating was forbidden; something about “tainting bloodlines. Today, there is leniency with human and werewolf relations, but other than that, it’s taboo. Titan Prince was a man with conservative beliefs about mating; wolves belong to other wolves, humans with humans, and so on. But traditional views held no power over the mate bond. It’s too strong to resist. My mother knew what she was doing was unlawful. She risked her reputation for love. She deserved love. Why should old rules get between your heart’s desire?”

Thoughts buzzed in my mind as I listen to the vampire’s story. Unlike me, Zahra couldn’t resist the bond with her mate. Like a natural wolf, she sought for her destined partner like a fish to a lure. Destiny wanted those two together, why?

Osiris sighs, stuffing his hands into his pockets as Pepi coiled and uncoiled around his arm. “But the wolves discovered her crime after she fell pregnant with me and my twin brother.”

“You have a brother?!”

“Had, and I’ll explain why shortly. My mother became an outcast, abandoned by her family and friends. My brother and I became abominations born behind prison bars. However, Titan kept us.”

Chills swam down my spine at the memory of Jonathan keeping me alive after my alleged crimes. “Logically, he should’ve killed us. We stained the reputation of our community. According to him, hybrids were useful as servants than corpses. My mother couldn’t do anything to stop her Alpha. After my brother and I were born, Titan banished her, never to be seen again.”

“What about your father? He could’ve saved you both.”

“They killed vampires on sight if they enter wolf territory. Tensions between both species were high, and it wasn’t worth the risk of a potential war. When Mother was banished, I held onto the hope that she was with

my father, even if they couldn’t rescue us. I’m not mad at her, just at the circumstances.”

I wanted to believe that Osiris is lying, but something tells me he isn’t. The pain and rage burning behind his crimson eyes reflected my emotions toward Zircon. He was born into enslavement because his birth was a crime against wolfkind. “What else happened?”

“Life was hell on Earth.” He continued. “My older brother, Asim, and I were tortured. We were beaten and scarred for the mistakes we made, even if we accidently spoke out of turn. It was always ‘Yes, Sir.‘ Or ‘No Ma’am‘. Our servitude was repentance to the Alpha for allowing us to live. Starvation became a routine occurrence, and we had to ration food sometimes. This went on for years. Asim did his best to protect me, as an older brother should. But, one night, one guard snatched him from our bed and took him away. That was the last time I saw him, and I’m sure they killed him. For what reason? I’ll never know.”

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emotions. Osiris grunted in response, not wanting my pity. The last thing I wanted to feel was sympathy for him, but I couldn’t ignore

He chuckled. “I lived through two centuries, so I’m almost one hundred and ten

doesn’t look a

me. I became the perfect target to everyone’s aggression. The beatings got worse, and I contemplated ending my life many times. My wolf, Set, hadn’t awakened yet, so I sought comfort in the isolation. But, when

“Who?”

that necklace belonged to. She gave it to me to keep it safe the first

last white wolf? Artemis is listening with me and she bristled. If Osiris knew her and this necklace

“You mean…”

to her is incredible. Adoration burned to ash when his anger roared to life anew. “Amber was stolen from her pack by Alpha Titan because of her powers. I’ve heard rumblings during my servitude about Selene’s avatar, but thought it was a

Without a Luna at his side to guide him to the light, he fell further into his darkness. Just as he hurt

I wanted to keep that beautiful wolf safe from harm, even though I was as weak as a newborn infant. When I wanted to die, Amber gave me the will to continue living. She became my purpose; my reason to breathe. She was

with his hurt. Every word he spoke struck the chords of my heart. I don’t know if there was anything I could do to mend his pain, if I wanted to. It was too much for my heart to bear, especially when I’m tearing up at his story. Traitorous tears fell

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wretched Alpha wanted power so bad that he planted his disastrous seed inside of her by force; to

I’m going to be sick. Nausea settled in the pit of my stomach. “Alpha Titan

Amber away to warm his bed, he caught us cuddling. The fury on his face was enough to kill us both. Amber was a possession to him, and I was a threat to his ownership. So, to teach us both a lesson, he marked her in front of me. I couldn’t stop him I was a weak hybrid going up against a tyrannical Alpha. I had

as If I’m feeling Amber’s pain while listening to Osiris story, More tears fell, the emotion from Osiris punching me in the gut. She wasn’t in her womanhood and this grown man

I whisper

of him, and it sank further when Amber fell pregnant.”

guards forgot to lock our cell, so we took that chance and ran. It was us against the world, and it was my sole chance to show that I was capable enough to care

nothing I could do about it. She couldn’t stand the idea

breath and clutching

of our escape, I went to find us some wild berries to eat. I was gone for hardly ten minutes. Ten minutes, Kiyat When I arrived to check in on her, Amber was dead. Before we left pack grounds, she stole a silver

I uttered, pressing the necklace to my heart. Amber suffered so much. My suffering couldn’t measure to hers–the Alpha kidnapped, maltreated, and got her pregnant. The strength she held on for Osiris

stop her dismal future, she killed herself. The curse ended with her. She’s with our Moon Goddess with her

the window. He was in front of me. His large hands gently caressed my face, cradling my cheeks in his palms, Large thumbs gently brush under

I can

of hellfire, but I cannot deny that Osiris is a man who