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?

wolfless, she reminds me, settling on the couch after a few circles.

will we do?"

says simply. Just as you have been.

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wash over me. Live. Just live. It sounds so simple when she

intent stare. You cannot keep going as you have been,

tugs at my

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

I'm not completely soft. I've had to

to shifters. She wants me to get fit. To toughen up, build muscle, increase my stamina. A tremor of trepidation runs through

need to be able to defend

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

days a week. I spin a vague story about a class I've decided to take, not daring to reveal

in concern, but she doesn't pry. "Of course, dear. As long as you

washes over me. "Thank you, Mrs. Elkins. I really

grandmotherly smiles. "Not a problem, Ava.

force a smile in return, her kindness lancing through my chest.

air squats, a hundred each. My muscles strain and burn with the unaccustomed

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