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.

himself with time. I need

of a story, if

sit down," I offer, motioning toward the

them so on edge

it's a good thing that they take any threat so

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

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

her, Ava, Selene urges gently. She means

breath, forcing myself to focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for a long

how much do

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

watches me with that calm gaze of hers.

I shake my head.

seen a vampire and hadn't really known about them. So how am I

then pleased. "Well, it's no surprise you think they aren't real. The packs don't

and magicians different?" I ask,

the same. But the history of witches is shameful

disapproval clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look.

back to

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.

lean forward, drawn in

was centuries ago, mind you, but it

by the implications.

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

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