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 give

story, if

I do. "Let's sit down," I

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

good thing that they

bench beside me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next to

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 the edges of

Ava, Selene urges

focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for a long moment before

how much do you know

automatically, a knee-jerk response. But even

calm gaze of hers.

I shake my head.

hadn't really known about

it's no surprise you think they aren't real. The

I ask, curiosity

the same. But the history of witches is

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

turns back to me,

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

drawn in despite myself. "What

humans and supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago,

by the implications. "If they weren't causing

did terrible things. In the end, the innocence of most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their kind. People feared their power, and fear can make even good people do

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