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.

a bit of a story, if you want

sit down," I offer, motioning toward

though their eyes never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on

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

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

smile back, but it 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 me, but the doubts linger like shadows

Ava, Selene urges gently.

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

how much do you

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

with that calm gaze of hers. "Are

I shake my head.

vampire and hadn't really known about them. So how am I supposed to know what's real and what

aren't real. The packs don't talk about them. It's a touchy subject

I ask, curiosity piqued despite

They're the same. But the

clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's

back to

were hidden, and they didn't cause any trouble. But as time went on, many witches were threatened by the

in despite myself. "What

This was centuries ago, mind you, but

why?" I ask, troubled by the implications. "If they weren't causing any

did terrible things. In the end, the innocence of most didn't change the genocide wrought

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