Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 212

Chapter 212 Ava: The Challenge of Being Luna

Jericho's words leave me reeling. "No, he hasn't said anything." I can't keep the surprise from my voice. "But I'm aware it's not normal. How can any of this be normal?" I wave a hand over my body in frustration. "It's unknown territory for all of us, but Lucas says we can get through it together."

His eyes narrow. "Witches aren't well regarded in history. There will be pushback from those who want nothing to do with a witch, even one born from a pack."

Kellan shifts uneasily, conflict etched on his face. "Ultimately, the Westwood wolves will accept their alpha's mate." His words are confident, but his tone is not.

"If Lucas is hell-bent on forcing Ava down their throats, there will be alpha challenges." Jericho's words are a grim warning.

And he's not wrong.

Alpha challenges are a right of any wolf in the pack.

If Lucas chooses an unsuitable Luna—me—there will be outraged wolves ready to challenge his status within his pack. It's why I can't take the responsibility lightly. Why I can't take the title as my due, even when some of the guards use it for me.

I don't want to be Lucas' weakness.

I want to be his strength. His partner.

A Luna isn't just their alpha's mate; she is a leader in her own right.

"I've never wanted to become Luna until the pack accepts me. That doesn't change."

Jericho's expression softens slightly. "I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, Ava. But I need to know if you're willing to fight for your place in the pack despite all odds."

"Jericho, stop borrowing trouble," Kellan interjects, but Jericho rounds on him.

"We wolves are superstitious and loyal to our lore. With everything going on and the increase in vampire presence, a witch won't be looked at kindly."

"Why would it be a problem when wolves once worked with witches? They called them magicians." I can't hide my confusion at the history I've learned from Selene.

Jericho shakes his head. "I've never learned of witches working with wolves, only of those who wished to gain control over humans and wolves."

Glancing at Selene, I ask, "How do vampires see witches?"

admission hangs heavy in the air. "The Unregistered communities have been around

ever been there?" I

shake their heads. "We've lost several scouts trying to learn

missing crucial information. Why do Sister Miriam and this unknown person seem so sure I'll enter the city? "How much does Steve know

she has no

cling to them like a lifeline. "That doesn't mean she doesn't know anything. It's just that she doesn't want to

concedes

Kellan, but Jericho interrupts

do you intend to fight for your position

meet his gaze unflinchingly. "I will never give up

to choose between your magic

no hesitation

This isn't even a concern yet. Ava isn't a witch. She's a shifter,

"I need to know that the Luna

gut,

Meeting Jericho's gaze, then Kellan's, I add, "I've learned my lesson. I want to fight with all of you. I want to keep every Westwood wolf safe. What power I have,

Kellan says, but

that resolve. You'll need to stand by it when the

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different kind of silence to

convinced there will be challenges if Lucas announces me as his Luna." May as well address the

toward me out of the side of his eye, before

Jericho's always seemed

once a beta who followed his alpha's orders blindly. Unfortunately, he ended up causing the deaths of the previous pack leaders, Lucas' parents. Ever since, he's been hip-deep in conspiracy theories, and devoted his time to training the

"How did they die?"

shakes his head, his knuckles white on the steering

I say, "It isn't like it's a secret. I can ask anyone in the

"You

murmurs in my mind. Somehow, her presence feels stronger today, despite

official story," I mutter, rubbing my temples. The more I learn about Westwood, the more questions

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