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.

save for a strange symbol

deep breath, I

centerpiece is a large, faceted crystal in

says, as

ring from its resting place. "But why? What's so special about these

you

that's ominous," I mutter, but I obediently slip the ring onto my finger. An odd tingle dances across my skin as the two

of satisfaction. Now, let's get out of here before I have to groom myself for days to get all this filth

but giggle at her disdainful expression as she eyes the mud clinging to her paws. "Whatever you say, princess. I'll

begins to lead the way back through the trees, leaving

you going to explain what all that pain was about? And what did you mean by

in irritation. It means precisely

"Yeah, but becoming what,

the best thing for everyone involved. Selene's tone is firm as she pads across the small clearing toward the park

crunching underfoot. "Well, it's not the best

stew in silence as we retrace our steps back toward the main path. It's only when we reach the trailhead that I realize something

of renewed energy

Selene's voice cuts through my thoughts in

her a perplexed look. "Think about

replies flatly. Unless you want the

echo, baffled. "What are you talking

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