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.

need to give Mrs. Elkins the

bit of a story, if you

sit down," I offer, motioning toward

them so on edge over an elderly lady who spends her

a good thing that they take

sighs, easing herself onto the bench beside me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next

conflicting thoughts and emotions. I want to trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe in the genuine care she's always shown me, but the doubts linger like shadows at

to her, Ava, Selene

deep breath, forcing myself to focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins

do you know about

out automatically, a knee-jerk response. But even as I

me with that calm gaze of hers. "Are

I shake my head.

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

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

I ask, curiosity

They're the same. But

fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass judgment

to me, her

Ava, witches 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,

in despite

were hunted down," Mrs. Elkins says quietly. "By humans and supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago, mind you, but it left deep scars.

why?" I ask, troubled by the implications. "If they

Elkins agrees. "But there were those who did terrible things. In the end, the innocence of most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their kind. People feared

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