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.

time. I need to give Mrs. Elkins the same

a bit of a story,

I do. "Let's sit down,"

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 and doling out wise

I guess it's a good thing that

me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry smile. "I'm getting too

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

her, Ava, Selene urges gently. She means

a deep breath, forcing myself to focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for a long moment before

do you know about

question catches me off guard. "Witches? They're not real." The words tumble out automatically, a knee-jerk response. But even as I say

calm gaze

I shake my head.

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

think they aren't real. The packs don't talk about

witches and magicians different?" I

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 judgment

turns back to me, her expression

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

forward, drawn in despite myself.

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

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

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

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