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 the same

a story, if

down," I offer, motioning

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

good thing that they take any threat so

next to her and gives me a wry smile. "I'm

trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe in the genuine care she's always shown

to her, Ava, Selene urges

deep breath, forcing myself to focus on the present moment. Mrs.

much do you

The words tumble out automatically, a knee-jerk response.

with that calm gaze

I shake my head.

known about them.

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

witches and magicians different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite

her head. "Magicians? They're the same. But

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

turns back to me, her expression

abilities were hidden, 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. It caused a lot of political strife

drawn in despite myself.

says quietly. "By humans and supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago, mind you, but it left deep scars. Only whispers of their existence

I ask, troubled by the implications. "If they weren't

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

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