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.

with time. I need

story, if

sit down," I offer,

their eyes never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly

guess it's a good thing

groan. She places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry

feels strained. My mind is a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts and emotions. I want to trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe in the genuine care she's always shown

to her, Ava, Selene urges gently.

the present

much do you know about

off guard. "Witches? They're not real." The words tumble out automatically, a knee-jerk response. But even as I say

that calm gaze of hers. "Are you sure

I shake my head.

hadn't really known about them. So how am I

aren't real. The

different?" I ask, curiosity

They're the same. But the history of witches

soft growls rumble from the older guards, their disapproval clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass judgment before we've even heard the

to

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 the Fae. It caused a lot of political

drawn in despite

and supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago, mind you, but it left deep scars. Only

troubled by the implications. "If they

most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their kind. People feared their power, and

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