Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 69 – Sweet Sacrifice

“Insanity is relative. It depends on who has who locked in what cage.“–Ray Bradbury

Lady Sanguine

When Jonathan came out of hiding, the world stopped. Osiris” silent command swept through the minds of the witches and hybrids to cease their attacks; focusing their attention on the former Alpha. I heard not a single whimper or exhale.

Still, in his old age, radiates power and dominance that demanded respect and control. If I still was a feeble slave, I’d surely would’ve cowered back into my cell, hoping the darkness would quell the intensity of his glare. Now, with pale blue eyes shifting from Osiris to me, Jonathan didn’t bother to hide his disgust and contempt. To insult an Alpha is to trespass on the land they’re so proud of and cause trouble. Judging by the thickened aroma of death and blood in the air, we practically spat in his face.

Hate cannot describe how I feel about him. The man who destroyed me doesn’t get to be blessed with the luxuries of life. My eyes burned and blood pumped harder in my body to accommodate the bloodthirstiness in my veins.

“I’m the one you want Kiya, is it not?” Jonathan questioned in our exchange of piercing glares. “Instead of destroying my community, you should’ve found me instead.”

“It’s not wise to poke the bear when it is enraged, Jonathan Prince.” Osiris chuckled. Neron held onto me harder as I struggled in his grasp again, ready to pounce on his dad. “The grandson of Titan Prince shares the same face as the madman who set the course of this pack’s fate. It is uncanny.”

“I don’t know who you are or why you know my grandfather, but I won’t allow you to harm my pack any longer!”

“Or what?” Osiris asked, cocking his head to the side. “You’re outmatched, Jonathan. Attack and I’ll snap your body into two. Or my Lady will cut your head off your shoulders. A lone Alpha will never be a match to an

avatar.”

“Then allow me to consider an offer.”

My interest piqued. My struggles in Neron’s arms ceased, his warmth enveloping me once again. Osiris lowered the hand that prepared to attack Diana and gave Jonathan his full and undivided attention. Above me, Neron growled as he jerked his head toward his father.

“What the hell are you doing, Dad?!”

“Doing what you obviously cannot: protect this pack.” Ouch. Even I felt that sting. Neron mumbled something incoherent, but I paid no mind as I’m intrigued by what this ‘offer‘ is. “In exchange for sparing my pack and my son, I’ll surrender myself to you.”

Neron’s breath hitched above me, and my eyes widened. The suggestion sparked a dissonance of conversation amongst enemies and my friends, pondering on Jonathan’s mental state. Why is he sacrificing himself? He was met with opposition from the soldiers and members who were still alive, begging him to reconsider, but his deep growls instantly silenced them.

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“Why should I accept?”

“It isn’t about you, but about her.” Jonathan shifted his focus onto me. “You want revenge? You want me to pay for the years I’ve taken from you? This is your chance. You can have me only if you leave my son out of your madness.”

“You don’t tell me what to do!” I hissed, hiding Diana’s tiny body in a nearby bush. I don’t want her to get hurt because of me. “You think your futile attempt to appease me will stop fate?! Your son and your pack will follow you in your death!”

“Kiya, stop it!” Neron demanded, now clasping his large hands around my wrists.

“Let go of me, asshole! I want nothing to do with you!”

my mind and the mark on my neck throbbed with his presence. Neron might think I’ve stopped because of him, but I didn’t. “Think about it. The Alphas deserve to suffer, do they not? They collectively caused you pain and suffering. Kill Jonathan and Neron suffers the loss of his family right before his death. A perfect

to create the bigger picture. It all made sense to me. Jonathan’s death will seal the destiny of Zircon Moon, since most of these bastards would rather follow him than his son. Neron can feel the

before I cut his heart out of his chest, damning the Prince bloodline to an

loves so much. No.

I’ll be the one deciding his fate. Just as he condemned me to suffering, I will do the

Alpha will bow

both of us apart. The poor man was launched back so hard that he slammed into a tree, grunting in

touchy connection went on for too long. It had to end,

then, Jonathan Prince.” I spoke, my voice falling to an octave when I returned to Osiris‘ side where he wrapped his arm around my waist. “I

to your parents.” do

I’ll go to make you pay.” I snarled at him. For a second there, I thought I saw him flinch. Having power over my abuser, after so long, is

let them go, but I ignored them. Cerberus got

whatever they were doing and fading into

vast oak trees.

don’t

piercing me through the heart. His rising body appeared in my peripherals, ready to grab me back to his side. I should hate him. I do hate him, but I hate the way he is affecting my heart more. Quickly, I created a translucent wall swimming with black and red wisps of energy

to his knees, hanging his head low. “This isn’t what you’re meant to do. You have a heart, a soul, and a spirit that can’t be tainted. You belong in

I wish he’d

begging will get you nowhere, and I guarantee

be here anymore. Everywhere I turn is a goddamn distraction–Neron, my friends, Diana, and even Raina. Clearing my head is the only option to refocus my efforts on

voice rung in my head. His hand massaged my upper arm. “It’ll all be over Spon.”

is detrimental to my mind. I cannot afford any cracks in my resolve. With Osiris holding me close to him, we faded into the darkness, leaving Zircon

back,

That’s a promise.

Neron

a victory. They expect the reward of bragging to their friends and family about the battle and how they emerged alive. As winners. Tonight, it was anything but. We were the

The bodies.

wiped out about a third of my pack. Many lives were lost because we were grossly under–prepared for the carnage of the goddess of darkness. Is any pack ever prepared to fight against bywords of the

were torn apart tonight? How many mates lost their partners? What about the children? My heart ripped to pieces tonight, in more ways than one. Onyx hasn’t said anything: likely nursing his ever–growing wound of our

to

of their loved ones smeared all over the floors. My saving grace is that the Garnet Moon team was here to help my pack in their time of need, despite the sour history. Sadness reeked in their auras, plunging the temperature of the surrounding

Their depression or Kiya’s hateful eyes? Those red orbs

in from upstairs. “We cleaned up the blood and debris as much as we

“Thank you.”

entered deep thought. The rest of her pack walked in from outside with my Betas and Gamma at their side. Valerian had thick gauze around his shoulder and Raina, her thigh. Abigail wrapped her arms around Raina for support as she slowly

believe all hope is lost.” Jacqueline whispered, folding her hands. “I don’t believe she’s gone. What

propping an elbow on the railing. “But, what can we do? Little Bit is out of her mind and

is. The master puppeteer and the orchestrator of the chaos. Osiris is a man with the utmost confidence in his superiority and power. Fighting him was like fighting a wall; he was unbreakable and unwavering.

the inside out? The bastard humiliated me and enjoyed every second.

me and therefore, mine. And there is

me.”