Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 68

Chapter 68 Ava: Their Plans (II)

Phoenix taps a finger against the table, watching me with a calculating gaze. "You need to understand what situation you're in, Ava."

Tap.

Tap.

Tap.

"Why?"

His smile is mirthless. "This entire pack will throw you away without a second thought. Alpha Renard will trap you in a life of misery and pain, and you will forever be a pawn in his hands."

"I know. That's why I want to escape. You're the one who brought me here, remember? None of this is news to me."

Phoenix nods. Just the slightest nod. "Alpha Renard's plans changed when he received some very interesting news from the Aspen territory. He heard of an omega with your description, with a heat so strong that even the Aspen alpha was affected."

The glass of water is all I focus on. It's hard to look him in the face as he talks about everything they've planned for me.

"His orders changed from bringing you back with force, to rescuing you." The emphasis is unmistakable, the slight disgust in Phoenix's voice sending a little shudder down my back. "I flew out that night to find you and bring you back. Now, Alpha Renard is going to use your connection with him to nullify his ability to support Westwood in the upcoming war."

is he so interested in

was killed in a skirmish on Westwood territory. Against rogues, while he was traveling on a diplomatic mission. Alpha Renard never liked Westwood to begin with, but now he's determined to bring the packs

"But the Council—"

changes in our pack policies, and have threatened us when we refused to give

is that? There are five other packs he would have to take over. Blackwood isn't large enough to do

he wants to do, Ava. That's

are you telling me any of

to understand why I'm about to tell you what you need to do." He steeples his fingers, waiting until my eyes drift toward him.

to how relieved I felt when he and Jessa showed that they were willing to help me

like I've

slinks down

to my

you're the one who took me from there?" I ask in exasperation. "Why didn't you

mate with you until after you were safe in pack lands, and

think the omega was even me in

gave them

to send me back and just trick Clayton into taking

Aspen alpha kept you there against your will. If you're his Luna, you can use

how much effort I've put into this pack, Ava. I've never been greedy. I've worked

fault?" I snap at him, yanking my hand out

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