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."

sounds a little

his hand, twisting my arm and pushing against his chest with my free hand. It's like trying

tone both commanding and oddly gentle. "You'll only

going on," I demand, forcing myself to stand still despite the panic creeping up

eyes, now a swirling mix of silver and white, bore into mine. "The transfer of knowledge, of

I like where

still and listen,"

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

expression softens. "Good. Now, close your eyes

hand into my arm. It's like being struck by lightning, every nerve in my body lighting up at once. I gasp,

my waist, supporting me as images and information flood my mind. Centuries of magical knowledge, secrets long forgotten by the mortal world, pour into me in a torrent I

of civilizations, the ebb and flow of magic throughout history. I witness the triumphs and failures of countless

ends. I sag against Grimoire, my head

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

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

sets me on my feet, though he keeps a steadying hand on my

My head hurts.

like it's splitting

like that for a while. My

shivers. The warmth from earlier is gone, replaced by an icy cold deep in

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

trying to step away from him, despite wanting to lean into the warmth of his body. "W-why

this bond, Ava. Did you not come here to

like a

bond with

"Our souls are linked now.

linked to?" My voice

offended, drawing himself up to his full height, which has now shrunk

and Lucas are the other pieces of my

miffed. "Well, I am now also a part

raise an eyebrow, recalling our first conversation. "I distinctly remember you saying Grimoire likes

his eyes dramatically. "Who wants more peace and silence after hundreds of years of not being

that makes sense," I mutter, still trying to wrap my head around

his features, the new bond within me humming with happiness. It's then that I truly understand—the feelings coursing through the new connection

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