Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 53 – Father vs. Son

“Lying is done with words, and also with silence.“–Adrienne Rich

Neron

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It wasn’t long until I made my way to my father’s home, pack members avoiding my wrath. I wouldn’t want to deal with myself with how furious I am. The sun was blistering against my flesh, but my rage burned hotter. Discovery upon discovery continued to solidify the future of this pack because this insanity has to stop. I have to stop it. This is not the legacy I want to pass down to my children, and it hurts.

Goddess, it hurts to realize how ignorant I’ve actually been, not just to Kiya’s experience but to my lineage.

“Hey, hey Neron.” Onyx spoke up, a little panicked. “I know you’re angry, but don’t do anything crazy, please.”

“No promises.”

“No, that won’t suffice. Promise me, Neron. You’re hurt and we want answers, but control your anger when you do, okay?”

Stopping at the midway point between Dad’s home and the pack house, I shut my eyes to steady my breathing. My heart hammered against my chest, arduous and deliberate under the rush of fire licking my veins. I heard fluttering and felt talons press against my shoulder; Diana came to me. I petted her head in appreciation. In a short time, this owl has become the being I could lean on for support.

Relatively calmer, I eyed the small white house several meters away from me, questions ricochet around my mind. I didn’t know what I would do or say once I’d face him. I’ve been so sure about the confrontation, but now I worry. Was this the reason he wanted me to learn about our family history?

Slowly, but surely, the image of my Dad, exploded into dust, an accumulation of displaying the truth underneath the floorboards of Zircon Moon. I’ve always looked up to my father, even when he was at his

lowest.

But lying to your son?

Dad, relaxing on his couch, was dismayed at my abrupt intrusion. He didn’t get the chance to speak before I

carelessly tossed the journals on the table for him to see. I didn’t care of the loosened yellowing pages scattering on the table. Diana flew from my shoulder and perched on the fireplace ledge between framed pictures of Mom and Nuria.

Pale blue widened with shock upon acknowledgment of the journals. “Where the hell did you get those from?”

He demanded.

“So you knew about them.” I rebutted, crossing my arms. “When were you going to tell me that Grandpa and Great–Grandpa were tyrants in wolf’s skin? On my deathbed?”

Dad sighed in exasperation, glowering at my transgressions. He never liked it when I rebelled against him; he expected me to be the dutiful son who did as he was told. Of course, his attitude intensified when Mom died,

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Chapter 53 Fasher vs Sen

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and he turned to liquor to cope. No matter how often he’d punished me, I never criticized him. I love him.Bonu never got angry or upset; playing it off as a grieving man who couldn’t handle with his loss.

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wanted to be on his good side, constantly. Goddess knows what would happen if

and set them at the corner of his table. Even now, he respects the men

were men who knew what they wanted and stopped at nothing to get it. Ambition

it worth it when people’s livelihoods are destroyed? Great–Grandpa took pleasure in the packs he ravaged.”

not favor the weak, Neron.” He frowned. “Your forefathers realized that and did something about it and look at where we are

power, power! Is that

Family stable for over two

revulsion, neglecting the living pain in my heart. I inspected his face, anticipating for a hint of remorse on his aging face…but detected none.

to

to know why.”

hesitate to strike me during my Alpha lessons. “You were deviating from your destiny, so I had to reel you in. If you knew the truth at such a young age, you’d walk away from it all. As a child, you always lacked focus. However,” He quickly shows me a smile that sent shudders down my spine. “Since you are older now, I’m pleased you’ve taken the time to understand your heritage, but I’d prefer if it were from one of our many

of his rigidness. “I understand why you were so hellbent on me

never the most studious boy.”

‘discipline‘, huh?” Suddenly, the look on Dad’s face blackened, eyes flitting to black in his anger. We promised each other to put our past contraventions behind us, but I couldn’t anymore. I felt like a kid all over again, trying hard to appease him while simultaneously dodging his hits.

do that.” He grumbled. “Can you hear yourself?”

wasn’t enough, so you had to

you

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Bonu

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exchange carefully. “There was no other way to make listen. If you weren’t so inattentive, I wouldn’t need to discipline you, Neron! You never took your duties seriously. Your mother was much too lenient with you.”

to be a regular kid before becoming Alpha! You wanted to rush! There is more to life than acquiring

poisoning your mind, endangering your duties. I told you, many times, to keep her on a tight leash!

of fear, but out of bewilderment. Scenarios flooded my mind as my growls rumbled in my chest, threatening to pick up volume. Onyx, impulsive and aggravated, is on his paws

what?” My father asked, freighting

feeling my claws ready to sprout from my fingertips. “In fact, the only people who know what happened are my Betas and Gammas. And I know Garnet Moon didn’t tell you either. So, I’ll ask you again, Dad…how the fuck did

wall. I swear to my Moon Goddess, if Dad had anything to do with Kiya’s kidnapping, I lose it. However, my intuition recognizes his guilt.

me to yield; surrender and stop talking. But I didn’t. Standing firm, I glared back, throwing his onslaught back at him. Pictures and images of the passenger van flashed in my vision, pointing out every detail of the impact. Cerberus could have hit the car with his fists or his body, but a gigantic fist or a

the impressions.

besides me, was Dad.

the man.

it all! I told

and pain radiated in waves. “You won’t do a damn thing. Without me,

father, starting a brawl. Fire and fury pulled the strings of my limbs, controlling me as a puppet as I fought, punching my father in the face. My wolf and I abjured our earlier promise to be calm because all I could think about is how scared

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realized th treacherous snake didn’t need to convince people boarding on

from our wounds, dripping onto the carpeted floor. Crashes and shatters created a ciphony of disorder. conducted by two vengeful Alphas. Onyx and I wanted his pain, his blood–everything from all he’s done. Not just to my mate, but

be nothing but a useless cur in his eyes. Maybe at one point, Dad truly

the blood from my healed lips, straightening my shirt and smoothening my hair. An overpowering sense of tranquility pulled me into its embrace as the chaos of this house died down. I looked

reflection of our

and insulted not

won’t be in it. You won’t be in control of my

the Prince name for being a weak–willed Alpha

words of

doesn’t concern you, more so when Kiya came back. Alphas shouldn’t make people fear them. They shouldn’t plunder and destroy over a

pressing her tiny beak against my cheek. I turned around and strode toward

you. Preach love and kindness and friendship all you want, but you were bom to be just like your forefathers. You’re just like me, your grandfather, and everyone else before him. It’s only a matter of time before you understand you cannot change who you are and where you come from. I may be a monster, but you are too. I wasn’t the only one who hurt your