Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 319 Ava: Wolf vs Husky

A soft thud draws my attention for a split second. Lisa's crumpled to the floor, her face pale and eyes wide with fear, gasping for oxygen. An alpha's presence is too much for humans.

Kellan is at her side in an instant, shielding her with his body while keeping a wary eye on Lucas. "Be careful, Luna. That's not Lucas right now. That's pure wolf."

I know he's right. The man I love is nowhere to be seen in those wild eyes. This is something primal, dangerous. Yet I can't bring myself to be afraid. The mate bond pulses between us, stronger than ever before. It tugs at me, urging me closer even as every instinct screams to keep my distance.

Selene's growl deepens, drawing Lucas' attention. His head snaps towards her, lips curling back to reveal elongated canines. The tension in the room ratchets up another notch as Lucas shifts.

In mere seconds, where my mate once stood, a massive wolf now looms. My breath catches in my throat as I take in his new form. This isn't the Lucas I remember.

His fur gleams like spun gold, an ethereal glow emanating from each strand. He's enormous, dwarfing Selene in a way that makes my stomach clench with worry.

Before I can voice my doubts, Lucas lunges at Selene. The room erupts into chaos as the two wolves clash, snarls and growls filling the air.

Out of the corner of my eye, I see Kellan react swiftly. He grabs Lisa, shoving her between himself and the wall, shielding her from the fray. The protective gesture would be touching if I weren't so terrified for Selene.

wolf, my other half, fights with everything she has. But Lucas's sheer size gives him an overwhelming advantage. My heart pounds as I watch him overpower her, pinning her to the ground with his massive

Then, something shifts.

Lucas yelps, leaping away from her as if burned. He shakes himself, looking disoriented, while Selene struggles to her feet. She's limping and hurt, but her

don't know what she's thinking. What she's feeling, as she

again. This time, though, the fight is different. Selene's presence continues to pulse through the room, and I can see its effect on Lucas. His

strength, but with the sheer force of her will. I watch in awe as my small,

coming to his senses, Grimoire remarks calmly, as though everything's been under his control this entire time. Her presence is breaking through that primal

wolf locked in such a violent struggle tears at my soul. I want to intervene, to protect them

the golden wolf pauses. My breath catches as I watch his bristling, stiff tail lower and tuck between his legs. The change is so abrupt it takes me a moment to process. Gone are the fierce growls and snarls that filled the room moments ago. Instead, a soft whine escapes

to the ground, her teeth nipping at his face and ears. It's not the vicious attack

watch, transfixed, as Lucas slowly lowers himself to the ground in submission. The sight of such a powerful alpha yielding to my Selene is both awe-inspiring and slightly unnerving. Selene, panting from exertion, lays atop him,

done, I think, unable to keep a small smile from tugging at my lips. Despite the tension still thrumming through my body, pride swells in

He begins sniffing frantically, his nostrils flaring as he catches my scent. The change in him is immediate and startling. He pokes his head out from beneath Selene, whining and whimpering in my direction. His paws

at him, a quick, sharp reprimand. Lucas settles instantly,

isn't Lucas, she says, her mental voice a welcome reprieve from the silence in my head. He's in there somewhere, but right