Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 95

Chapter 95 Ava: Lisa (II)

A light tapping at my door pulls us out of our giggling.

"Come in," I call out, wiping the last of my tears away. I'm sure my eyes are red and puffy, but I can't find it in me to care.

Dr. Beaumont steps into the room, her smile gentle as she takes in the sight of us huddled together on the bed. "Well now, isn't this a pretty picture?"

For the past few days, Dr. Beaumont has been thorough in my care. I've come to enjoy her visits, even if they're just for work. She's respectful to both nurses and patients, and doesn't treat me with the awed deference like some of the nurses do.

Everyone knows I'm their alpha's fated mate, even the humans. Few seem to understand that we aren't in a relationship, though.

It is interesting to see how many humans think of Lucas as 'their' alpha, though. I'm used to a distinct difference between shifter and human, even in the Aspen territory. Here, there are humans working alongside shifters, and they even interact with each other.

Just yesterday I heard a shifter nurse talking to a human doctor about her mate's desires for shifted sex—something I've known about but never heard talked about—and the human hadn't been scandalized. She'd even asked questions.

Maybe she watches the same show Selene does. TV is great for normalizing things.

"Lisa, this is Dr. Beaumont. She's been taking care of me." I introduce them, watching as they shake hands.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lisa." Dr. Beaumont's eyes twinkle. "I must say, a little company has really helped our Ava here look a lot better."

That has to be a lie. My eyes are still puffy and swollen, and hurt a little when I blink. Still—having Lisa here, being able to cry, and talk, and laugh…

It's helped.

A lot.

good care of her," Lisa says earnestly, like an older sister more than

it's my job. And even if it wasn't..." She leans in conspiratorially. "No one tells Lucas no when it comes to Ava's care. She's

the best of everything, and it's not a secret. Still, hearing it stated so

Dr. Beaumont continues, her voice softening. "I've never

idea of Lucas caring so much. But another part, the part that's still raw and hurting from everything

finally.

"Fated mate bonds always are. But from what I've seen, the two of you have something special. Don't let fear hold

silent support. She knows better than anyone how conflicted I

check in and see how you were doing." Dr. Beaumont straightens, slipping back into her professional demeanor. "Your vitals are perfect. I'm just here to

traps infection within, causing abscesses. It shouldn't be an issue with your antibiotics, but still something to keep an eye

of disposable purple gloves as she speaks. Lisa settles into the recliner by my bed, giving us space, but watching with worry

dressings covering my neck and shoulders, her brow furrowing in surprise as she

a finger along what I assume must be a scar. "These have healed remarkably well, Ava. They're

idea of carrying these scars, these permanent reminders of what Todd did to me, makes my skin crawl. I don't

even higher. "And these are nearly healed as well. At this rate, I'd say you'll be fully recovered by tomorrow." She glances up at me, curiosity bright in her eyes.

say that your rate of healing was normal for a

to explain Selene's existence to

future, if we can

aren't

doesn't press the issue. "Well, regardless, this is excellent news.

that, a grin spreading across her face. "That's great! You can come stay with me, Ave. Your overprotective alpha has me in a nice apartment instead

glancing between us. "You'll have to take that up with Kellan, I'm afraid.

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