Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 225 Ava: Fae Ward (VII)

Selene's question is like a brick wall for my speeding thoughts. I suck in a sharp breath, my heart pounding against my ribcage as I remember the words written in the book: Your teacher awaits. Enter the sanctuary of wizards, Ava Grey.

The words had appeared as if by magic, the runes shifting and morphing until they formed a coherent message. A message meant for me.

My voice shakes. "Did you know I had the book?"

Magister Orion's eyes widen, genuine surprise etched across his features. "No, I had no idea the book was ever found. This is news to me. Realm-shattering, in fact. We haven't even found a trace of it in…" He blows out a breath, looking skyward. "A century.

More, perhaps."

My mind races, trying to make sense of it all. "The runes in the book... they moved around until they wrote a phrase in English. It told me to come here, to the sanctuary of wizards."

Magister Orion frowns, his brows knitting together in concentration. "The sanctuary of wizards? That's not a term I would associate—well, I suppose it is, as such, a sanctuary. And of wizards. However, such a technical level of manipulation is beyond anyone I know who would be alive today. Someone able to fight the wards spelled within that book would be powerful beyond measure."

A chill runs down my spine at his words. If even Magister Orion, with all his knowledge and power, doesn't know who could have done this...

"Is it possible there are others in the world who know of this magic?" I ask, my voice barely above a whisper.

govern this knowledge in the first place. There could be others out

body shaking with the force of it. I reach down to stroke her

from his seat, his robes swishing around him. "I need to pack for my journey to your pack lands. We must

worry. "Magister Orion, you can't leave. There are protocols, paperwork that needs

Magister Orion snaps, his voice booming through the room. "This is a matter of utmost importance. I will not be held

I talk to my mate about you being able to visit?

clearly frustrated. "Very well. But we must begin your lessons as soon as possible. Time is of

we start while we

moment before agreeing, though I can sense his reluctance. Selene nudges my leg, her voice whispering in my mind. I

in his expression, something

this place, no matter how magical, must get

hands wringing together. "Magister Orion, promise me you'll stay within the Fae Ward until

"Yes, yes. I won't go gallivanting off into the

need to get control of this situation before… Yes, I think that would be best. The forms should be…" Her words grow more incoherent as she

of the good ones. She means well, even

I ask, curiosity getting

smile on his lips. "The politics of the Dakota Sanctuary never sleep, Ava Grey. There are always those vying