Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 196

Chapter 196 Ava: History of Witches

She is a good person, Selene whispers.

No shit.

I know that already.

Mrs. Elkins is the one who took me in when I was lost and desperate to start anew.

But Mrs. Elkins is also here, knowing something about the necklace that helped hide my powers.

How much did she know about me? How much did she hide?

My stomach churns with the bitter feelings of betrayal. "You knew about me all along, didn't you?"

"No." Mrs. Elkins stops walking, concern crossing her face. "I knew you were a shifter, of course. I've seen more than one rogue in my life, looking for a new start. You were so lost, so scared. I had to help you."

"Why?" There's a part of my mind that immediately throws in unlikely scenarios, like Mrs. Elkins laughing behind my back over my naivete and ignorance.

But I know Mrs. Elkins.

That's not the kind of person she is.

So I shove it down, squashing it beneath a mental heel with ruthless efficiency.

It's my paranoia trying to take over again. Just like it did every time Lucas tried to give me any bit of attention or care.

I need to

of a story, if you want to

down," I offer, motioning

security detail lets her through with no grumbling, though their eyes never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly lady who spends

I guess it's a good thing that they take any threat so

groan. She places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry smile. "I'm getting too old for this

to trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe in the genuine care she's always shown me, but the doubts linger like

her, Ava, Selene

to focus on the present moment. Mrs.

much do you know

tumble out automatically, a

with that calm gaze of hers. "Are you sure about

I shake my head.

I'd never seen a vampire and hadn't really known about them. So

you think they aren't real. The packs don't talk about them. It's a

and magicians different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite

They're the same. But the history of witches is shameful

fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass judgment before we've even heard the whole

back to me, her expression

once lived in harmony among humans. Their abilities were hidden, and they didn't cause any trouble. But as time went on, many witches were threatened by the power of wolves, vampires, and

forward, drawn in despite

supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago, mind you, but it left

ask, troubled by the implications.

were those who did terrible things. In the end, the innocence of most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their

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