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?"

sound harsh and grating

of understanding. Kellan and Jericho exchange a bewildered

I demand, my grip tightening on the phone.

to help you," the voice snaps, frustration evident despite the robotic distortion. There's an edge to their words, something that doesn't translate through

voice continues, and my

do you know that?"

abruptly, the

you mean? What have you

hurry up," the voice repeats, ignoring my questions.

leans in, his brow furrowed. "Who is this? What do you

the speaker

the phone in my hand, my heart pounding. The candle

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

hell was that?" Jericho demands, his eyes

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

his expression grim. "For

tight. This person won't answer questions, and knows

her voice soft. "Why

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

with all

say finally, my voice shaking.

dressed for the part,"

Her black dress clings to her figure, and she walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette holder dangling from her fingers, a slender line of smoke curling toward

I can blink, a wall of muscle

curving in a smile that's equal parts amusement and

Miriam! How did

her, she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring bright in the dimness of the room. "You called me, did

my heart hammering against my ribs. "I did, but I thought it didn't

to my home?" She laughs, but it sounds oddly affectionate. "Oh, Ava. You have so much to

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