Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 291

Chapter 291 Ava: New Bond

Leaning forward, I stare at the spirit, who seems nonplussed by the intensity of my gaze.

"What?" They sound defensive for the first time.

"You aren't fond of wizards or magicians, are you?"

They scowl. "I am not fond of humans, human."

"I told you, I'm Lycan." Kind of.

"Hmm." They don't sound convinced. I guess I can't blame them. It isn't like I can shift.

"You're Grimoire, aren't you?"

In between one blink and the next, they're now standing in front of me, feet firmly planted against the ground and taller than before. How tall? Seven feet? Eight?

Are those flames I see flickering over their skin? Yes. Yes, those are.

Gone is the ethereal, androgynous being. In their place stands a towering figure, flames dancing across skin that seems both solid and intangible. His hair is as red as blood, his eyes an unnerving silver, and he's unmistakably male.

I keep my eyes on his face.

His hand shoots out, gripping my arm with surprising strength. I try to pull away, but his hold is unyielding.

"How did you know?" His voice, deep and undeniably masculine now, rumbles through me.

I swallow hard, fighting the urge to struggle against his grip. "It seemed pretty obvious in retrospect." My eyes dart to his face, taking in features that seem both ancient and ageless. "Why do you look and sound different now?"

A smile spreads across his face, transforming his stern expression into something almost warm. "You're simply seeing me for who I am, Ava Grey."

I glance around, momentarily distracted by the transformation of our surroundings. The clearing, once bordered by decay and darkness, now teems with vibrant life. Lush greenery stretches as far as I can see, pulsing with an energy that makes my skin tingle.

"Let go of me," I say, tugging at my arm again.

His grip doesn't budge. "I can't. I must maintain contact with you for the transfer."

a little unnerving. "Transfer? What

efforts to shake off his hand, twisting my arm and pushing against his chest with

struggling," Grimoire says, his tone both commanding and oddly gentle. "You'll only

explain what's going on," I demand, forcing myself to stand still despite the panic creeping up my chest. "What transfer are you talking

of silver and white, bore into mine. "The transfer of knowledge, of course. You

entirely sure I like where this is going. "Yes,

be still and listen,"

take a deep breath, trying to calm

expression softens. "Good. Now, close your eyes and open

arm. It's like being struck by lightning, every nerve in my body lighting up

flood my mind. Centuries of magical knowledge, secrets long forgotten

the triumphs and failures of countless witches, wizards, and magical beings. Through it

sag against Grimoire, my head spinning from the influx of information.

voice echoing strangely in my ears.

to focus on his face. The world seems sharper somehow, colors more vivid and textures more defined. There's an undeniable pull between us now, and the string within me is thick and sturdy, filled with a warm presence that I

though he keeps a steadying

My head hurts.

like it's splitting

it will be like that

sudden chill wracks my body with violent shivers. The warmth from earlier

brows tugging together in concern. "Your fever has worsened.

arms around myself, trying to step away from him, despite wanting to lean into the warmth of his body. "W-why did you do

you not come here to

like

book, not bond with you. Whatever you are." He's old and magical, but he's definitely more than just

finger tracing an invisible line. "Our souls are linked now. It's a

to?" My voice is eerily calm, a stark contrast to the turmoil inside

to his full height, which has now shrunk

Lucas are the other pieces of my

and slightly miffed. "Well, I am now also a

you

wants more peace and silence after hundreds of years of not

guess that makes sense," I mutter, still trying to wrap

me humming with happiness. It's then that I truly understand—the feelings coursing

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