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.

with time. I need to give Mrs. Elkins

a story, if you want

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

leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly lady who spends her day in a bookstore, gossiping with Cedarwood residents and doling out wise

it's a good thing

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

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

Selene urges gently.

breath, forcing myself to focus on the present

much do

words tumble out automatically, a knee-jerk response. But even as I say it, there's

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

I shake my head.

hadn't really known about them. So how am I supposed to

"Well, it's no surprise you think they aren't real. The packs don't talk about them. It's

different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite my

her head. "Magicians? They're the same. But the history of witches is shameful on

Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass judgment before we've even heard the

to

time went on, many witches were threatened by the power of wolves, vampires, and the Fae. It caused a lot of political strife

lean forward, drawn in despite myself.

was centuries ago, mind you, but it left deep scars. Only whispers

troubled by the implications. "If they

most didn't change the genocide wrought upon

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