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.

grunt, I manage to pry the box free from the earth. It's a simple wooden affair, unremarkable save for a strange symbol

a deep breath, I lift

any ring—the centerpiece is a large, faceted crystal in a deep, vivid purple hue. It's almost identical

need to wear them both, Selene says, as if reading my thoughts. At

the ring from its resting place.

It's not yet time for you

onto my finger.

Selene's tone is one of satisfaction. Now, let's get out of here before I

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

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

empty box tucked under my arm. "So, are you going to explain

ear in irritation. It means precisely what I

but becoming

Selene's tone is firm as

crunching underfoot. "Well, it's not the best thing for me. I'm so confused right

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

there before, a sense of renewed

even think about it, Selene's voice cuts through

blink, shooting her a

she replies flatly. Unless you want the attention it will

you talking about? How would

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