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

Chapter 50–Whats Special About You?

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.”

should’ve never happened. That damn agreement is the reason

gone.”

thick with emotion.

your Alpha made are tied into today’s events!” He

down the tsunami of emotions that threaten to rise in me. Onyx, bedraggled and frustrated, perked up in defense,

mate in the first place, none of this shit would’ve happened!” Darien turned to

There isn’t anything special

form. Cocking his head to the side, Darien bit the inside of 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

with Odessa a relationship.” Jacqueline quipped, unveiling her face from her palms.

–

“Let Darien

chest.”

incinerating me alive. The eyes are the windows to the soul, and I can see the man holding onto pain. A lot of it. Odessa has hurt this man–mind, body, and soul. She betrayed him. I know I hold some responsibility for his pain Darien’s anger is powerful, but I cannot deny his

“I’m sorry-”

“I don’t see 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

“Hoo?”

met her. I was nothing but a second choice to the mighty Alpha–a side piece, a paramour. And now you expect us to work with you to find our friend?

– What’s So

every day.” I retorted coolly, expelling a shaky sigh. “But Odessa made her own

You ruined what is supposed to be my sacred relationship! You wreck everything in your path and working with you

enough!” Nikolai bellowed, silencing the argument. “Go to your room and cool down. We’ll discuss

and growled, turning 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

him.

announced, sighing. “You all have a

you need one of our Omegas to show you to your

eager to leave the tense room.

I sat on the bed, propping my elbows up on the windowsill with my chin resting on my palms. Red leaves 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 I’ve neglected to pay attention to. Diana hobbled on the sill before sitting, her little

I touch. Odessa’s madness spurred because I let her go. It is my fault she turned 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

ceremony in my mind, over and over like a 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 years, I encouraged her, no matter how cruel she

guilt started settling in. No matter how much I ran from it, it caught up and devoured me whole. I practically lost Onyx for good because of my fatal decision. The honeymoon phase between Odessa and I, gradually, faded into nothing. My Moon Goddess warned to never trifle with the mate bond as explained through my lessons with

Darien was right; it is my fault I ruined his relationship. If I thought my decisions through and approached letting Odessa go cautiously, perhaps this could’ve had

she falter. Yes, we kissed here and there, but she stood

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choosing Kiya over her set her off, as opposed to choosing her over my mate. I treated Odessa like I treated Kiya that cataclysmic day.

choosing Kiya at all. But I regret contributing to

with gold eyes swimming with concern. How come this little bird appears to be more human than