Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Ava: Shopping With Ivy

For someone who doesn't want children, he could have fooled me last week, Selene says, yawning in amusement.

Shut up, I hiss at her, smiling at Ivy. "I'm sorry for startling you."

"It's fine." She waves a hand, looking me over with some caution. "As long as you're okay."

I continue eating, trying to keep my composure after that awkward moment. Ivy hesitates, seeming unsure if she should continue eating as well. The silence between us grows thick and uncomfortable. I rack my brain for something to say, but the tension is stifling.

Finally, Ivy clears her plate and stands. "Well, I should get going. Thank you for having me over."

I stand as well, unsure of the protocol. "Of course. Thanks for the gifts."

She steps forward and kisses both my cheeks, catching me off guard. "I'll see you around, Ava."

And with that, she's gone, leaving me alone in the apartment. I collapse onto the plush couch, mentally exhausted from the visit. What was the point of all that? She seemed nice enough, but there's just something so weird about how she acts. Judgment? Suspicion?

I can't quite put my finger on it.

Selene pads over and hops up beside me, resting her head on my lap. She certainly is an interesting one.

"You're telling me," I mutter, running my fingers through her soft fur. "I can't figure out her angle."

I wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her. There's something off about that one.

I frown, staring at the gifts she left on the counter. "You think so? She seems harmless enough to me."

a breath. Just be careful

our intimate encounter flashes through my mind, heat creeping up my neck. "What's wrong

mate, you need to be careful. His wolf thinks

guys can

to find my intelligence lacking. It's only humans

I see.

her ears, I ask as casually as possible, "And

a sharp snort. I don't talk to the

Ouch.

* * *

and the thump of her tail against the bed frame. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I peer over at her lounging on the couch, watching the same cheesy shifter romance,

her general direction. She dodges it easily, not

replies, her tone dripping with

is garbage," I shoot at her, before heading into

my phone chimes with a new text message. It's from Ivy, asking if I'm free to go shopping with her today. I

echoes in my mind. It'll be good for you to get out of the apartment for a bit. Don't give up what freedom

murmur, typing out a non-committal response. "Ivy kind of makes me uncomfortable

Ivy standing there, looking impeccably put together as always. She gives me a once-over, taking in my

brushing past me into the apartment. "I took

silky turquoise blouse and lightweight gray pants. My eyes widen when

you already brought me clothes yesterday," I protest weakly. "And I don't really wear

dismissive hand. "You'll look great. Now go get

the clothes… I never once agreed to

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