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."

out a breath. Just be careful around her.

of our intimate encounter flashes through my mind, heat creeping up

his mate, you need to be careful. His wolf thinks of you as his mate.

Selene. "You guys can talk to

eyes seem to find my intelligence lacking. It's only humans who

I see.

as casually as possible, "And Lucas'

her head away with a sharp snort.

Ouch.

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the bed frame. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes,

general direction. She dodges it easily, not even bothering to

replies, her tone

that show is garbage," I shoot at her, before heading into the bathroom for

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

go, Selene's voice echoes in my mind. It'll be good for you to get out

non-committal response. "Ivy kind

the door. I open it to find Ivy standing there, looking impeccably put together as always. She gives me a once-over, taking in my ratty t-shirt and

says breezily, brushing past me into the apartment.

reveal a silky turquoise blouse and lightweight gray pants. My eyes widen when I spot the pair of

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

"You'll look great. Now go get changed—the car is

without the clothes… I never once

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