Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 215

Chapter 215 Ava: Going to Sister Miriam Again (I)

The candle wick flickers to blazing life. Marcus and Liam's hands are heavy on my shoulders, grounding me as Adam and Vanessa complete the chain. Selene's fur brushes my leg, a silent reminder of her presence.

I focus on Sister Miriam, on my desperate need to understand… everything.

My powers. The city. These phone calls. Steve. The Fae. The Moon Goddess.

Lisa. And that damned Mad Prince.

The flame flickers, casting eerie shadows across the faces of those gathered around me. I close my eyes, picturing Sister Miriam's enigmatic smile, her ruby eyes glittering with secrets.

Sister Miriam, I need you.

I hold my breath, waiting for the rush of magic, the dizzying sensation of being transported across space and time.

But nothing happens.

I open my eyes, blinking in confusion. We're still in my room, surrounded by the trappings of my everyday life. Kellan and Jericho exchange a glance, their expressions a mix of curiosity and concern.

"When's it supposed to happen?" Kellan asks, his brow furrowing.

A sinking feeling takes hold of my gut. "I don't know. It worked before."

Staring at the candle, I whisper Sister Miriam's name, each syllable a desperate plea. "Sister Miriam. Sister Miriam, please."

The silence stretches, broken only by my harsh breathing. Selene presses closer to my leg.

I'm about to try again when my phone rings, the sudden sound making us all jump. I fumble for it, my hands shaking as I see the unknown number on the screen.

"Hello?" My voice cracks, betraying my nerves.

"Are you an idiot?" a robotic voice demands. "Trying to access your power now could kill everyone around you!"

Jericho and Kellan stare intently at the phone, and I put it on speaker.

"Who is this?"

robotic voice sighs, the sound harsh and grating through the phone's

at the others, searching their faces for any hint of understanding. Kellan and

you?" I demand, my grip tightening on the phone. "Tell

the robotic distortion. There's an edge to their words, something that doesn't translate through whatever

your power," the voice continues, and my

you know that?" I

almost deafening. Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the subject. "Lisa will soon be

do you mean? What have

voice repeats, ignoring my

his brow furrowed. "Who is this? What

wolves," the speaker snarls, and the line

my hand, my heart pounding. The candle flickers, casting eerie shadows across

they won't talk to wolves," I tell Kellan, who huffs

that?" Jericho demands, his eyes

I whisper, my mind reeling. "But they know about my powers, and they said something

expression grim.

my throat tight. This person won't answer questions,

about Sister Miriam?" Vanessa asks, her voice soft. "Why didn't

my head, staring at the candle's flickering flame.

heavy with all of our unanswered

here," I say finally, my

part," a voice agrees, startling all of

walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette holder dangling from her fingers, a slender line of smoke curling toward the ceiling. Something

wall of muscle and menace. Even Vanessa steps forward, her gentle face set in lines of

smile that's equal parts amusement and danger. "Is

How

she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring bright in the dimness of the room.

my heart hammering against my ribs.

didn't come to my home?" She laughs, but it sounds oddly affectionate. "Oh, Ava. You have so much to

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