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

story, if you want to hear

course I do. "Let's sit down," I offer, motioning

eyes never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly lady who spends her day in

thing that

bench beside me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry smile. "I'm getting

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

Ava, Selene

present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me

much do

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

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

I shake my head.

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.

different?" I ask,

same. But the history

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

to me,

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

lean forward, drawn in despite myself.

was centuries ago, mind you, but it left deep scars. Only whispers of their existence remain

the

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

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