Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Ava: A Familiar Scent

Selene growls, pacing as she sniffs every corner of the room. Her hackles are stiff. Even though she's just a dog right now, it's still intimidating.

That bastard was here, Selene confirms, after sniffing around the bedroom. He won't harm you. Her lip curls back into a soft snarl. I can smell his regret with every step he took.

I collapse, my legs too weak to hold me up. That refreshed, revitalized feeling is gone. Only fear remains.

"What am I going to do? I can't stay here. If he found me, that means Dad can find me."

Perhaps. Selene stretches with a large yawn. I would not worry yet, cub. You are not as defenseless as you once were, and you cannot run forever.

"But—"

You cannot run forever, Selene repeats forcefully, and I fall silent, struggling against the panic fluttering against my ribcage. One day, you might have to fight back.

Fight back?

I'd never imagined fighting back.

How can a wolfless defect fight back?

the couch after a few circles. You are strong. You have me. We will

will we do?"

as you have been. Do not borrow trouble

* * *

words wash over me. Live. Just live. It sounds so simple when she says it like

fixing me with an intent stare. You cannot keep

at my

arm with her cold, wet nose. Exercise. Train your body as you would your mind. You cannot rely solely

not completely soft. I've had to learn to run. But to Selene, I'm

me to get fit. To toughen up, build muscle, increase my stamina. A tremor of trepidation runs through me, but I can't deny the logic in her

need to be able to defend myself. My only

slow nod, I steel my resolve. "Okay. What do I need to

approach Mrs. Elkins with a request to leave work early three days a week. I spin a vague story about a class I've decided to take, not daring

pry. "Of course, dear. As long as you can have your work done before you leave,

you, Mrs. Elkins. I really appreciate your

one of her warm, grandmotherly smiles. "Not a problem, Ava. Just take

force a smile in return, her kindness lancing through

of my small living room—push-ups, sit-ups, air squats, a hundred each.

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