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.

need to give Mrs.

story, if you want

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

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 they take any threat so

places her parcel next to her and gives me

conflicting thoughts and emotions. I want to trust Mrs. Elkins, to

Selene urges gently. She

the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for

do

"Witches? They're not real." The words tumble out automatically,

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

I shake my head.

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

"Well, it's no surprise you think they aren't

and magicians different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite

shakes her head. "Magicians? They're the same. But the history of witches

rumble from the older guards, their disapproval clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass judgment before we've even heard the

to me, her expression

see, Ava, witches once lived in harmony 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 wolves, vampires, and the

lean forward, drawn in despite myself.

and supernaturals alike. This was centuries ago, mind you, but it

the

were those who did terrible 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 good

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