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 to

story,

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

detail lets her through with no grumbling, though their eyes never 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

I guess it's a good thing that

me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next

try to 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 at the edges

Ava, Selene urges

to focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins

do you know about

tumble out automatically, a knee-jerk

that calm gaze of hers. "Are you

I shake my head.

known about them. So how am I supposed to know what's real and what

surprise you think they aren't real. The packs

and magicians different?" I ask, curiosity

the same. But the history of witches is

few soft growls rumble from the older guards, their disapproval clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass

to me,

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

lean forward, drawn in

This was centuries ago, mind you, but

by the implications.

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

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