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.

I need

of a story, if you

"Let's sit down," I

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

it's a good thing that they take any threat

places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry smile. "I'm getting too old

it feels strained. My mind is a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts and emotions. I want to trust Mrs. Elkins, to

her, Ava, Selene urges gently.

myself to focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for a long moment before speaking

how much do you know about

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

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

I shake my head.

and hadn't really known about them.

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

different?" I ask, curiosity piqued

"Magicians? They're the same. But the history of

the older guards, their disapproval clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with

to me,

among humans. Their abilities were hidden, and they didn't cause any trouble. But as time went on, many witches were threatened by the power of

drawn in despite myself.

were hunted down," Mrs. Elkins says quietly. "By humans and supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago, mind you, but it left

the

In the end, the innocence of most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their kind. People feared their power, and fear

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