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.

this knowledge in the first place. There could be others out there, hiding in the shadows, keeping the magic alive. It would be a good thing, I

of it. I reach down to stroke her fur, trying to offer some

my journey to your

her face pinched with worry. "Magister Orion, you

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

the situation between them. "Why don't you figure it out on your end while I talk to my mate about

But we must begin your lessons

washing over me. "Can we start while we figure everything out?

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

in his expression, something yearning. For freedom? For exploration? I'm not sure. It's

place, no matter how magical, must

have a breakdown, her hands wringing together. "Magister Orion, promise me you'll stay within the Fae Ward

waves her off, clearly annoyed. "Yes, yes. I won't go gallivanting off into the

of this situation before… Yes, I think that would be best. The forms should be…" Her words grow more incoherent as she mumbles, scurrying away from us without acknowledging

Orion sighs, turning to me. "Layla is one of the good ones. She means well,

you mean by that?" I ask, curiosity getting the

his lips. "The politics of the Dakota Sanctuary never