Untouchable by Marii Solaria

Chapter 189

Chapter 4 – Peace, Disturbed

“The sea always filled her with longing, though for what she was never sure.“–Cornelia Funke

Kiya

Ivory and Ebony followed the water droplets dripping from my hair underneath the cotton shirt as we walked down the stairs toward the kitchen. The felines campered to their feeding bowls, eating to their heart’s content once I set them down on the floor. Poor Ebony was still partly wet from the bath incident. My wild child wanted attention so much that her little brain concocted the idea to leap into the soapy bathwater.

Her nails… ended up in a place where they shouldn’t be.

Needless to say, bath time came to a swift end.

I rummaged through the kitchen cupboards for a mug, wanting a drink of water, when I heard the refrigerator door open from behind me. Turning, 1 spotted a very pregnant Sapphire digging through the stuffed fridge, pushing aside the bundles of vegetables and juice bottles for the renowned container of Nutella and celery sticks. She tore open the container with and dipped her sticks, moaning loudly when she began eating.

I stared in silence. Pregnancy looked like a nightmare.

“Hey, Kiki!” Sapphire greeted, waving a stick. “What’s up?”

“I thought food cravings were supposed to disappear after the first bimester.”

“Jokes on you; I’m always hungry.”

Well, I understand that, Isaiah strolled into the kitchen, the sunlight bouncing off his eyes as he found his wife. His hands went to her swollen belly, rubbing loving circles over her shirt. “Sapphy, we’re going to be late for your appointment if we don’t get going. You can have your jar of chocolate afterward.”

“Hazelnut.” She corrected. “We’ll go after I finish my snack.”

“The last time you said that we were an hour late to your last appointment! You’re lucky Dr. Nava loves you so

much.”

“I can’t help it. I’m eating for two.”

“These last five months flew by, huh?” I commented, filling my mug with water. Unlike human pregnancies that last nine months, werewolf pregnancies lasted six. The first month of a werewolf pregnancy equated to the third month of a human pregnancy, according to the size of the fetus. Sapphire was at the last stretch of her pregnancy. In the next few weeks to a month, we’ll have a brand–new pack member!

“Indeed, it has. I still can’t believe I’ll be meeting my son soon.” Isaiah murmured, pressing loving kisses on Sapphire’s cheek, who giggled in response. “I still think you overdid it on the blue baby clothes.”

“Blue is royalty, and Micah will come into the world as a handsome prince!” My blond friend vowed, finishing up the last of her celery sticks before setting the jar down on the counter. “Alright, I’m ready. How do I look? Please, tell me my shoes match this time.”

“Uh, no.” Sapphire scowled at her sheepish–looking husband, laughing nervously. “I tried to tell you, but you wanted your chocolate jar so bad!”

“Hazelnut!”

I looked down to see Sapphire wearing a black slip–on shoe on one foot and a neon–pink croc on the other. I blame her enormous belly for her inability to bend down like she used to. That position got her pregnant in the first place.

Both left for the hospital with the winds of excitement following them. My fingers rapped against my mug as I soaked in the kitchen’s silence. However, it was broken through when the excited chatter of children echoed through the kitchen window.

Children of all shapes, sizes and colors zipped past the window chasing each other or a worn–out soccer ball they loved to kick around. Ximena sat on a rock, showing Alessandro how to play on the Nintendo Switch. Aisha mended to a garden of flowers with Mara at her side, grinning as she showed them a blossoming daisy. Dwayne swung around his son Kane, while Olivia watched with a smile. Darien and Galen were training with Jackie, as usual, while Mikhail and Abigail sat off to the side, cleaning training weapons

My home was blessed.

Everyone was happy, and so was I.

But I couldn’t ignore the sting of loneliness that hit my heart from time to time. I settled my mug to the side, inhaling a stream of air as I watched the happiness of my family bloom wildly as the flowers of the garden. There wasn’t a reason to pay attention to the ache, because there was none. Ebony and Ivory are children. I have my peace.

Nothing was going to ruin it for me.

“Kiya?” I felt a tap on my shoulder. Startled, I spun around to meet a pair of purple eyes, waiting expectantly for me. My heart throbbed underneath my palm as I breathed in relief.

“You’re way too quiet for your own good, Phoebe.”

“I apologize. I didn’t mean to scare you.” A soft meow echoed below us. Phoebe’s smile grew when Ivory rubbed her head against her ankles, her tail pointed up. “Hello, little one. You look good today.” Phoebe leaned down and Ivory purred and butted her head against her palm.

“What brings you by?” I asked, leaning against the counter. “Are you worried about something?”

gotten better at feeling emotions, I see.” Phoebe stood erect, stuffing her hands in the pockets of her maroon summer dress.

She spoke. “I believe there is something terrible on the horizon. I contacted Violetta about it yesterday, and

of the last few days replayed in my head. From my selenite acting strange to that horrific encounter in

Chapter 4–Pace Disturbed

is fucked up in the air.

“A few days now.”

pretty much lines up with what

happened? What

I bit my lip, the anxiety in my belly stirring. Attacks like the one I experienced don’t happen at random, and considering it was a goddamn snake spirit thing,

I wanted to scream.

since Violetta could feel the shift too, I

are traveling. We don’t even know if she is in California.

wouldn’t get your hopes up. The gods are notorious for being cryptic and leaving us to figure some things. out. Hekate had

discoveries, I doubted she would expose what was truly going on. It was both a blessing and a curse. A nudge is what we need–maybe two nudges. I pulled my cell phone

to meet?”

“Tonight, if possible.”

friend, arching both

this drag on, and I know you

“Good point.”

send Violetta a text, the notification sound pinged. A preview text from Nuria appeared on the screen. When I read her message, both my throat and my mouth dried up. “Um… Nuria sent me

eyes widened, her cheeks blossoming a mellow pink. “H–how is she doing?

inviting me to

lips rose into a smile. “You should

“I…” I couldn’t sto

familiar faces and see Onyx Moon for the first time. On the other, I

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I miss

I could focus on myself and my healing without distractions. Hell, I spoke to Neron more than I spoke to Raina. Aunt Essie and Nuria would drop by the pack from time to time, but Neron

he’s truly doing. He seemed worried last night, but maybe I’m looking too deep

Phoebe and her psychic abilities. “This would be a wonderful opportunity to reunite with your family and catch up with him. Kill

my heart. “I guess. you’re right. Seeing the new pack has been

figure out when Nuria

sudden silence between us was deafening, but the growing smile on my face made all the noise. Phoebe’s pinkening cheeks graduated to red as she shot me a haunting glare. Her attempt at intimidation made me laugh because she knew what I was thinking. “Phoebe… I’ve been meaning

answer

shame in liking Nuria.” I grinned. “She is a very

right, there could be something in for those two… but I don’t want to get my hopes up. Pulling the cotton

tonight’s meetup was

open because it was unlocked. However, I sincerely wished they remembered to

the fuck

be erased. Cursed imagery was right in front of me. Mom and Dad were seconds

that! They shrieked, hopping off each other and smoothening out their clothes and hair, but never mind the bright cherry red lipstick on Dad’s lips.

a nice color

shouted, finger–combing her hair. “W–what are you doing here? Haven’t I

lock the door!” I huffed, crossing my arms.

know beforehand.” Dad grumbled sarcastically, obviously upset from the interruption. I bit my lip to stifle my laughter when he turned his head away like a grumpy old man. Mom poked at his side, slowly but surely bringing a smile

you by?” Mom

I know you two are attending, but I was wondering if you have any suggestions on gifts I could get her?” My parents tapped their cheeks in thought. Dad patted a seat next to him for me to take, but

sitting in their

way to go. Celeste loves anything and everything shiny.” Mom answered, placing her arm on the armrest. “Anything

her

can never

married.” Dad chuckled when Mom punched him in the

you two

stuff–the usual,”

and towels on

answered.

week until the party, so I should have the present wrapped

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