Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 272

Chapter 272 Ava: Self-Care

"Ava?"

My eyes snap open, heart racing as I jolt upright in the armchair. Kellan's face swims into focus, his brows pulled together with concern. For a moment, I'm disoriented, the remnants of a dream clinging to the edges of my consciousness.

"I... what happened?" I mumble, rubbing my eyes. The cottage comes into focus around me, and I remember where I am.

Fell asleep on the armchair while meditating. Oops.

Kellan crouches beside me, his voice low. "You fell asleep here. Are you okay?"

My neck is stiff from the awkward position. Rolling my shoulders, I try to work out the kink. "How long was I out?"

"If you went to bed as soon as I left, it's been about four hours."

I guess that's fine. Daylight is streaming through the windows, so I hop out of the chair with excitement. "Can we see Lucas?"

Kellan holds up a hand. "Whoa, slow down. Visiting hours don't start for a couple more hours. I brought you some clothes and breakfast." He jerks a finger behind him at the table. "Figured you'd want a shower and to get…" He waves his hands vaguely over his body. "Presentable."

Oh.

That's a good idea, too.

"Thanks."

you when it's time." Giving my shoulder an awkward pat, he adds, "Don't forget to eat. I have a few things to do, but

"Got it."

* * *

The shower is amazing.

Soap. Shampoo and

and hang off my frame like

hang free and wild with a bit of natural

Oh, well.

Sitting at the small table by the window, I wrap my hands around the warm mug,

stomach is fluttering, making it hard to even think

the cabins of the compound, rolling hills stretch as far as the eye can see. In the light of dawn, it's beautiful

Peaceful.

Serene.

the chaos inside

Lucas.

a hospital bed, injured and without his memories, sends a sharp pain through my chest. I take a sip of coffee, hoping the bitter liquid will ground me, but it does little to ease the worry gnawing at my

wolves

each one more terrifying than the

strength for whatever comes next. The flavors barely register as

sounds of training or daily life. It's as if the entire world is holding its breath, waiting for something to

the middle of the

remind me of the runes I've been studying. Magic. Another complication in an already complex situation. I close my eyes, trying

want

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