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

Then, something shifts.

presence explodes outward, filling the room with an energy so potent it makes my skin tingle. Lucas yelps, leaping away from her as if burned. He shakes himself,

what she's thinking. What she's feeling, as she

at Lucas 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

of her will. I watch in awe as my small, silver husky

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 part of him. He should recognize her

my throat as Lucas thrashes Selene to the ground. The sight of my mate and my wolf locked in such a violent struggle tears at my soul.

between his legs. The change is so abrupt it takes me a moment to process. Gone

at his face and ears. It's not the vicious attack from before, but a display of dominance. My wolf is asserting

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

done, I think, unable to keep a small smile from tugging at my lips. Despite the

he catches my scent. The change in him is immediate and startling. He pokes his

him, a quick, sharp reprimand. Lucas settles instantly, but the

she says, her mental voice a welcome reprieve from the silence in my head. He's in there somewhere,