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.

heart pounds as I watch him overpower her, pinning her to the ground with

Then, something shifts.

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, looking disoriented, while Selene struggles to her feet. She's limping

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

herself at Lucas again. This time, though, the fight is different. Selene's presence continues to pulse through the

will. I watch in awe as my small, silver

under his control this entire time. Her presence is breaking through that primal part of him.

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

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

It's not the vicious attack from before, but a display of dominance. My wolf

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

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

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 scrabble against the floor as he tries to move towards me, desperation

reprimand. Lucas settles

from the silence in my head. He's in