Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 24

Chapter 24 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (V)

I stare at Selene in utter confusion. "Dig? What do you mean, dig?"

Precisely what I said, she replies, her tone brooking no argument. Dig.

I glance around the small clearing, taking in the soft carpet of moss and fallen leaves. "With what? My hands?" The mere thought of digging into the earth with my bare fingers fills me with a strange revulsion.

Selene lets out a huff of annoyance. Yes, with your hands. I would do it myself, but... She pauses, eyeing the ground with distaste. I don't like to get mud between my claws.

I can't help but snort at that. "Are you sure you're not just a husky after all? Because that's a very husky-like attitude."

In response, Selene snaps at the air, her jaws closing with an audible click. Enough stalling, she growls. Dig.

With a sigh, I sink to my knees and begin to dig, scooping handfuls of damp earth aside. Selene watches me intently, her tail swishing back and forth.

Deeper, she urges after a few moments.

I grimace as my fingers sink into the cool, loamy soil. "This is so gross. You owe me a manicure after this."

Selene merely flicks an ear, unimpressed by my complaints.

As I continue to dig, my arms quickly grow tired from the exertion. Sweat beads on my brow, and I can feel the grime caking beneath my nails. Ugh.

Finally, my fingers scrape against something hard and unyielding. I pause, brushing away the remaining soil to reveal...a box?

Keep going, Selene prompts.

the box free from the earth. It's a simple wooden affair, unremarkable save for a strange symbol carved into the lid. I

a deep breath, I lift

But not just any ring—the centerpiece is a large, faceted crystal in a deep, vivid purple hue. It's almost identical to the one I

says, as if reading my thoughts. At all

from its resting

It's not yet time for you to know that. For now, you must simply trust

I obediently slip the ring onto my finger. An odd tingle dances across my skin as the two crystals are

I have to groom myself for days to

eyes the mud clinging to her paws. "Whatever you say, princess. I'll make sure to book you a grooming appointment first thing in the

a huff, Selene turns and begins to lead the way back through the

the empty box tucked under my arm. "So, are you going to explain what all that

It means precisely what I

frown. "Yeah, but becoming what,

Selene's tone is firm as she pads across the small

to catch up, leaves crunching underfoot. "Well, it's not the best thing for me. I'm so confused

toward the main path. It's only when we reach the

a lightness to my body that wasn't there before, a sense of renewed energy thrumming through my veins. The aches

voice cuts through my thoughts

blink, shooting her a perplexed look. "Think

flatly. Unless you want the attention it

you talking about? How

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