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."

little unnerving. "Transfer?

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

his tone both commanding

what's going on," I demand, forcing myself to stand still despite the panic creeping up my chest.

and white, bore into mine. "The

not entirely sure I like where this is going.

be still and listen," he

pause. I take a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. "Okay.

Now, close your eyes and open your mind. This may

It's like being struck by lightning, every nerve in

mind. Centuries of magical knowledge, secrets long forgotten by the

triumphs and failures of countless witches, wizards, and magical beings. Through it all, Grimoire's presence is a constant,

Grimoire, my head spinning from the influx

glimpse of what I am," he replies, his voice echoing strangely in my ears.

an undeniable pull between us now, and the string within me is thick and sturdy,

on my feet, though he keeps a

My head hurts.

feels like it's splitting

will be like that for

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

brushes a hand over my forehead, his brows tugging together in concern. "Your fever has worsened. I'm

to step away from him, despite wanting to lean into the warmth of his body. "W-why did you do that without asking me

Ava. Did you

looks like a

"What bond? I was trying to summon a magic book, not bond with you. Whatever you are." He's old and magical, but he's definitely

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

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

has now shrunk to a more normalized

pieces of

out his chest, looking both proud and slightly miffed. "Well, I am now also a part of

recalling our first conversation. "I distinctly remember you saying

wants more peace and silence after hundreds of years of not

trying to wrap my head around

lights up, a beaming smile spreading across his features, the new bond within me humming with happiness. It's then that I truly understand—the feelings coursing through the new connection inside me? That's his

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