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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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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be on his good side, constantly. Goddess knows what would happen if he got angry, even

his hands, Dad fixed the pages and set them at the corner of his table. Even now, he respects the men who hurt others. Folding his legs and his hands, he shot me a disgruntled expression, lips pursed

“They were men who knew what they wanted

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

taking to safeguard our legacy. The world does not favor the weak, Neron.” He frowned. “Your forefathers realized that and did something about it and

power! Is that all you care about!?”

is what kept the Prince Family stable for

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. Nothing. “You lied to me, Dad. You could have told me the truth about my parentage from

to

deserve to know why.”

be.” Dad sprang from the couch, striding toward me until we were a few feet apart. When I peered into his eyes, the father I’ve cherished disappeared. Now, it a different person–the father who’d didn’t hesitate to strike me during my Alpha lessons. “You were deviating from your destiny, so I had to reel you in. If you

understand why you were so hellbent on me

were never the most studious boy.”

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

grumbled. “Can you

hear yourself, Dad? Hurting Kiya wasn’t enough, so you had to hurt me too.”

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home. I darted my eyes to Diana to see her gentle, big eyes following our exchange carefully. “There was no

1 exclaimed. “She wished me to be a regular kid before becoming Alpha! You wanted to rush! There is more to life than acquiring power. Power shouldn’t be the sole reason we exist. It only makes us monsters in the

many times, to keep

in my chest, threatening to pick up volume.

what?” My father asked, freighting innocence.

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 you know what happened?”

Goddess, if Dad had anything to do with Kiya’s kidnapping, I lose it. However, my

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

the impressions.

me, was Dad.

the man.

Kiya and her family! Your silence says it all! I told you

smack against my cheek accompanied his response. Heat and pain radiated in waves.

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 Kiya

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to blame Osiris. He must have manipulated Dad like how he did with Odessa, but I realized th treacherous snake didn’t

Blood rained 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

in his eyes. Maybe at one point, Dad

stalemate, panting as we caught our breath. Open wounds sealed up hastily, leaving behind dried blood. Calming down, I wiped the blood from my healed lips, straightening my shirt and smoothening my hair. An overpowering sense of tranquility pulled me

reflection of

because we’re family, Dad, but you’ve bullied. undermined, and insulted not just my mate, but me as well. I much rather be a failed Alpha than your type of

of this pack, and you won’t be in it.

betraying your family! You’re a mistake to the Prince name for being

words of a manic woman.”

business that 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 grandiose fantasy of power.

and strode toward

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