Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 117

Chapter 117 Ava: Her New Normal

Living in Westwood becomes routine again quickly.

Training with Jericho starts again only two days after my return, and the grizzled old shifter doesn't say a word about my long absence.

Lucas and I text every night, but I refuse to call him. The sound of his voice is going to make me regret things.

And Selene settles into our daily life as though she were never gone.

The only downside?

Kellan.

I have yet to speak to Selene or Lisa about anything important, because the beta is always around. He sleeps on the couch every night, no matter how many protests Lisa and I hurl his way.

Even Lucas is on board with it. I thought utilizing his possessiveness would go my way; it didn't.

He just said Kellan would be the one wolf he could trust to keep me safe.

Lisa's worse off than I am; she spends a good chunk of her day glowering at the friendly beta.

I watch Kellan as he washes the dishes, his broad shoulders filling out his t-shirt in a way that would be appealing if I wasn't so annoyed by his constant presence. Lisa mutters beside me, "It isn't fair that my apartment's been taken over."

I sigh, the sound heavy with frustration. Selene huffs a little woof of agreement from her spot on the floor.

can hear you two, right?" Kellan says without turning around, his voice

rolls her eyes. "Good. Maybe you'll

deep and warm. He turns, leaning back against the counter as he dries his hands on a dish towel. "Sorry, no can do.

my teeth. It's not that I don't appreciate Lucas's concern for my safety. I do. But having Kellan here 24/7 is driving me insane. I can't even have a private

a babysitter," I say, crossing my arms over

"After everything that's happened, I beg to

anger and embarrassment. I know he's right. I've been kidnapped, attacked, and goddess knows what else in the span of a few

care of myself," I mutter, knowing it sounds petulant even as the

can, Ava. But let us help, okay? It's what

sting of tears. Pack. The word feels foreign on my tongue these days. The Blackwood pack was never really

not really sure where

but it's superficial stuff. Jokes and memes,

meaningful than that,

free as I'd like, because despite having

for a few hours? Let us have our space? I can't breathe without one of you watching me, and

at all times is not something I can get

sliding her baleful gaze

Lisa and I groan in unison. The sound is loud and long, dripping with all the frustration that's been building

part of it. It's everything. The bond with Lucas, the fact

"Look, I get it. You two need some space. Some time to yourselves." He pauses, his brow furrowing as he seems to wage some internal

you have to promise me

face brightens instantly, her dark eyes sparkling with excitement. "Really? You mean

mean it about staying put. No exceptions. Especially as Alpha Westwood is gone again." He's back in the Blackwood territory,

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