Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 153

Chapter 153 Ava: A Weight off Her Shoulders

This isn't so bad, right? I ask Selene, buoyed by the gentle smile on Lucas' face.

At first I thought it was a facade to hide his anger, but he doesn't once lash out.

Doesn't berate me.

Doesn't yell.

Just nods. Smiles. Listens.

And accepts it all.

Right, Selene says, but she sounds evasive.

So when Lucas hands me a glass of water and nudges me to sit at the table across from him, I do without hesitation.

"Okay," he finally says, leaning over the table to stare into my eyes. "Lay it on me."

He sounds a little like he's bracing himself. I can't blame him. I am, too.

I take a deep breath. "I'm not a normal shifter."

He nods slowly. "We've established this."

I inhale sharply, searching for the right words. How do I explain something I barely understand myself? The power within me is like the wind; it exists, and occasionally makes itself known, but I can't search for it.

"I have some kind of magical aptitude," I finally say, meeting Lucas' gaze. "But I need training to control it. Without proper guidance, it could be dangerous."

Lucas stares at me, his brow furrowed. The silence stretches between us, heavy with unspoken questions.

"What do you mean by magical aptitude, Ava?" His voice is steady, but I can sense the underlying concern.

The weight of my own ignorance is crushing, and I can only shrug. "I'm not entirely sure, to be honest. All I know is that there's a power inside me, and it's not like anything I've ever known. You saw it, too. The night you saved me."

His eyes narrow as he thinks back. "Your running. We assumed it was some sort of side effect from your dormant wolf."

say, "She

a deep breath, cautiously optimistic by his measured responses. "I don't know enough about this, but Sister Miriam knows. She's going

in his chair, his eyes never leaving

eyes, turning the cup in circles. "I need to know more about this power. It's putting the people around me in danger. I need to protect myself. I need to get Lisa

his hand covering mine. The warmth of his touch is comforting, and I peek at his face through my lowered

Thoughtful. Concerned. Calm.

Ever the rational alpha.

good man, I tell

quiet for a moment. You

What an odd

doesn't sound like she's choking over the words

says, his fingers tensing for a moment over my hand. "I need

"Yes?"

"I need you to stay

"But that's—"

Just until Kellan and I can look

from his. "Lucas, I

going to

have time to sit here while you look into things. I know it's dangerous, but it's a risk I'm willing to take on if I can get even one step closer to bringing her

Ava. We are all in this with you. But I can't just

not asking

eyes close as he takes a deep breath, and Selene pipes up

to see your side. Do not be afraid to speak your mind, Ava. Only communication will get you out of these muddy

cold nose touches my leg, prompting me

couch. You two can have this fight anywhere, but if clothes come off, I ask that

saliva, she saunters back to the living room, having made

us. "What's

favorite, which is running yet another one of her shows. I've seen

only then that I realize the effects of the food have

been able to say that to him. I should have blabbed my

did the effects

to me," he says hesitantly, distracting me from that line of thought. "I appreciate you opening up to me, and I want you

reciting lines from a book, but Selene's words

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