Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 320

Chapter 320 Ava: A Stronger Bond Than Before

Soon, Grimoire assures me.

Great.

Selene sets her paw on the golden wolf's head, shoving it down while she rubs her head against my hand.

"Jealous?" I ask her in amusement.

Why would I be jealous? she asks, even as she wiggles her way between us.

Unlike with Lucas, she isn't trying to share affection with the golden wolf. It's me she wants to snuggle against.

I guess she still doesn't have a full connection with his wolf.

No, she agrees shortly.

As Kellan and Lisa approach, the golden wolf lets out a low, menacing growl in warning. Selene, ever protective, sits up abruptly and snarls back. He immediately cowers in response.

Kellan's voice cuts through the tension. "It might be best to keep him in here. Not everyone's seen their Alpha's new form."

The pack is already on edge; seeing their Alpha in an unfamiliar state could cause more unrest. He's taking it in stride, but maybe he's already seen it before.

Selene's agreement comes with an unexpected caveat. It wouldn't be good for them to see their Alpha wolf submitting to me, either. Unless... Her piercing gaze falls on me. Unless you wish to become Alpha yourself.

Me? Alpha? The very thought sends a jolt of panic through my system.

"No. Absolutely not. No way."

never wanted that kind of power or responsibility. I'm still adjusting

Selene. He bumps his massive head

grumbles, clearly not thrilled with the display. I can feel her conflicted emotions through

She reaches out tentatively, her hand

he first woke up," Lisa says, her voice barely above a whisper.

exactly what she means. "That was his alpha presence. It's always hard for humans to take, especially

still absently stroking Lucas' fur. "Wolf business is way

coloring my voice. I've been so wrapped up in my own drama that I haven't had a chance to really check in with her about her new

her expression carefully neutral.

know my best friend. There's

Lucas in this state. What if

need to focus on your mate." She gestures to the golden wolf still pressed against my side.

ask, "What have you been up to? Setting in here okay? How about the gnomes? Are they doing okay, too?" I need to be

one expects to see me around much

thoughtful hum. "The Grand Sage is working on a new communications device. He's still designing it. He thinks

to me. "That's fascinating. Does he think he can

things to work through. He wants to go to a local human

tone a mix of surprise and concern.

haven't brought it

of worry ignites in my chest. I turn to Kellan, searching his face for any sign of how he feels about this. "How

taking a moment to think. "It's probably safe, but I can't guarantee it.

see the wheels turning in his head as he considers the possibilities. After a moment, he adds, "I could bring along a few wolves for

washes over me. "That's a

with a dramatic sigh. "More guards,

and frustrated to have guards shadowing our

out into the human

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