Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 50 – What’s So Special About You?

“The colour or intensity of a smoke doesn’t determine the type of fire that forms the smoke.“–Agbor Jenet

Neron

Diana’s eyes swelled in child–like curiosity when Kwame, Raina, and I left Alpha Anthony’s office. Craning her neck from side to side, sharp yellow orbs captured the lavish interior of the pack house, hooting whenever anything captured her interest, even the wall lamps. My broad smile shined at the shifting bundle of feathers in my palms, my fingers caressing her softness. As my mind muddled with worry over Kiya, Diana’s presence provided some relief. Although she isn’t my pet, this owl is linked to my mate, so it is like I have a piece of her

with me.

My wolves and I will return to Zircon Moon in the morning, as it is late for us to travel back home. There isn’t much else for us to do right now. Our hopes rest with Phoebe’s witchcraft in wishes to narrow down Kiya’s whereabouts. Unfortunately, Anthony’s trackers failed to track my mate’s scent beyond the crash site. Miss Phoebe was correct; Osiris has gotten craftier to ensure we wouldn’t detect him or Kiya, shrouding them both

in mystery.

I don’t know why he wants Kiya for himself. Frustration bubbled through my blood at my weakness because I’m at a loss for what I should and could do. I wanted to rip Osiris to pieces, but I need to find the piece of shit first. Anthony accepting my help was the first step to combating this problem, but with nothing to work with, it left us in a state of disarray.

Kiya is strong. I know she is fighting for a way back home. That thought keeps my palpitating heart calm and my mind serene. I believe in her. The mental imagery of her kicking Osiris” ass brought a delighted grin to my face while we reached in the lounge where her family is.

The air is thick with sadness. Each member held distinct or blended emotions on their faces as the reality of our situation hit like brick on glass. Jacqueline hid her face in her palms with Abigail rubbing soothing circles on her back, consoling her. Sapphire rested in the protective arms of Isaiah, blue orbs void of their light. Galen, generally so talkative and expressive, is now silent, blinking back tears from his glazed eyes, no doubt in mental communication with Mikhail. Darien stood at the window, staring out into the dense redwood forest with his back turned to everybody.

Kiya’s disappearance had a bigger impact on them than I expected.

Lyra and Nikolai walked in toward us, eyes pink from their crying. “Any news?” Lyra asked in desperate hope.

“We’re going to be working with your son to find her.” I answered positively, clutching little Diana a little tighter. “Miss Phoebe will conjure a spell to center on her location, but there is no guarantee. The enemy doesn’t want anyone to find her.”

“I trust Phoebe. She hasn’t failed us and won’t be starting shortly.” Nikolai reassured. Suddenly, we heard a dry, bitter scoff, pulling everyone’s attention to the man at the window.

“Some help you’ll be.” Darien jeered with ridicule. “You’ve been nothing but trouble the moment you walked into our lives.”

“Darien, bro please.” Galen beseeched, rubbing his fatigued face.

“You all have the right to not have faith in us.” Kwame, the voice of reason, spoke. “But belleve me, we’re

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going to do all we can to bring Kiya home. We need to put our personal feelings aside if we want this alliance

to work.”

the sake of an alliance that should’ve never happened. That damn agreement

gone.”

in disbelief, her voice thick with emotion.

your Alpha made are tied into today’s events!” He blamed, striking dagger–like pain into my heart.

tsunami of emotions that threaten to rise in me. Onyx, bedraggled and frustrated, perked up in defense, ready to fight. “I’m not the reason that psychopath

had accepted Kiya as your mate in the first place, none of this shit would’ve happened!” Darien turned to face me, ocean blue eyes aglow with savage fury. “What is so goddamn special about you, Neron? I

not sure I follow. There isn’t anything special about

his lips, trying to hold himself back from attacking me. “It’s not just about Kiya, however, I’m just trying to figure out a couple of

unveiling her face from her palms. “Very, is this the right time to talk

–

“Let Darien speak. I’m sure he needs to get

chest.”

marching up to me. Darien’s glower pierced my eyes, the heat of his hatred incinerating me alive. The eyes are the windows to the soul, and I can see the man holding onto pain. A

“I’m sorry-”

what is so goddamn special about you for Odessa to resist the fated bond. What did you give her I couldn’t? Maybe it’s the fact that you are a man of power–a f*cking Alpha. Or, maybe, you’re a better man in bed. She perhaps couldn’t stop thinking about you while f*cking me. She was so in love that she was willing to kill and betray her pack for your affection. Hell, even f*cking owls love you!”

“Hoo?”

choice to the mighty Alpha–a side piece, a paramour. And now you expect us to work with you to find our friend? The same person you pushed aside in

– What’s So Special

I tell myself that every day.” I retorted coolly, expelling a shaky sigh. “But Odessa made her own decisions, and she chose to hurt

This is all your fault! You ruined what is supposed to be my sacred relationship! You

enough!” Nikolai bellowed, silencing the argument. “Go to your

on his heels to leave the lounge, but not before whispering a ‘Go to hell‘ to me. No one knew what to say or do; it was extremely awkward. Even Diana, sensitive to the chaos, hid her face in my torso. I guess it is time to add Darien to the

him.

I announced, sighing. “You all have

to show you to your

I declined, eager to leave the tense room. “I know the way.”

cloaked in the night’s darkness rustled from the cool breeze, producing a pleasant melody with the singing cicadas in the bark. Darien’s cruel words left an everlasting impression, forming holes in my heart that

out the way she did because I chose Kiya over her. All I wanted was for Odessa to experience the true love of the mate bond–something I’m sure I’ll never experience in my lifetime. Darien is a far better man than me and could’ve provided more

broken record player. As the chaos thrived, Odessa also thrived. She constantly told me I made her feel like a powerful, unstoppable woman, and I did. With all she’s done in those five

and devoured me whole. I practically lost Onyx for good because of my fatal decision. The honeymoon phase between Odessa

cautiously, perhaps this could’ve had a different conclusion. The mind of a woman is a deliberately complex puzzle, and Odessa’s mind was strong enough to defy the ferocity of her

stood strong. I

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past, that I cannot deny, though choosing Kiya over her set her off, as opposed to choosing her over my mate. I

regret choosing Kiya at all. But I regret contributing to

me with gold eyes swimming with concern. How come this little bird appears to be more human than animal, like there is a person housed in that body? I smiled, petting her on