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? What

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

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

forcing myself to stand still despite the panic creeping up

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

not entirely sure I like where this is going. "Yes,

be still and listen,"

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

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

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

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

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

Grimoire, my head spinning from the influx of information. "What... what

his voice echoing strangely in my ears.

undeniable pull between us now, and the string within me

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

My head hurts.

like it's

it will be like that

sudden chill wracks my body with violent shivers. The warmth from earlier is gone, replaced by an

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

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

this bond, Ava. Did you not come here

like

bond with you.

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

I supposed to be linked to?" My voice is eerily

his full height, which has now shrunk to

are the other pieces of my

"Well, I am now also a part of your soul. A rather important

recalling our first conversation. "I distinctly remember you saying Grimoire

"Who wants more peace and silence after hundreds of years of not being around another living

I mutter, still trying to wrap my head

that I truly understand—the feelings coursing

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