Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 327 Ava: A Book's Debate

That's absolutely ridiculous.

"It's a solid theory," Grimoire counters, sitting on the floor across from Selene. He's back in his child form, with only minimal flames flickering over his skin. Aurum, for his part, watches in silence, exactly seven feet separating the tip of his paw from her side.

If he moves even an inch forward, she snaps at him. It didn't take long for him to realize he should stay back.

I feel bad for him, but—

Don't feel bad for him.

—Selene doesn't have any interest in backing down.

Of course I don't.

Grimoire continues, unfazed by our side conversation. "Look, the fault lies with her, no matter how you slice it."

That is factually incorrect.

"You use that word, but I don't think you understand what factual means."

That is also factually incorrect.

"No. You have to break it down. Let's start from the beginning. Victoria and Gene were dating, right? But then Gene asked for a break. He never said they were breaking up, right?"

He asked for a break because he wanted to take Layla to the prom. Stop trying to spin this around so Gene's the victim.

Groaning, I hit my forehead against my knees. This discussion started with Selene trying to explain the first season of her favorite show, and now the two are arguing over the main plotline in season three.

It's enough to drive the brain host (that's me) certifiably insane.

There's no one to certify that.

should really be a part of this conversation, since your life mimics this story line a little," Grimoire adds, both of them staring

"Excuse me?"

when

head firmly. "We are not going there. That is ancient

ancient history would

history, Grimoire. Drop

that Gene and Victoria were also

she might shut you back into that book forever, Selene points

She's right, though.

a scowl, and she takes the opportunity

being with Sam

saying Clayton's better for Ava, then?"

God. How am I even involved in this conversation? You're talking about a TV show. Please

out how her logic is

factually incorrect, Selene says

my head against my knees, wishing I could tune them both out. The bickering is driving me insane, and I just want

right?" Grimoire's stupid voice cuts through my attempt

can I,

in my past life to be tortured this way? Maybe I should have asked Vester and Vanessa to find me some more busy work as Luna instead of opting to spend time with Aurum, waiting

curl up next to me, nuzzling my arm with his cheek. I can't help but smile, running my fingers through his thick fur with a

not joining in on their silly arguments," I murmur to him. "I bet when you're thousands of years old, you won't waste

it's half-burned and covered in the ashes of a campfire. You might want to rethink

once again. It's clear he's thrilled that she's paying attention to him, even if it's just to

you know what

not hear him. It's the mate bond. She's

his relaxed demeanor vanishing in an instant. He turns his head, fixing Grimoire with a dark, intense stare that sends a

the urge to diffuse the situation and the instinct to stay very, very

seem to have that level of

I say, trying to keep my voice steady. "Grimoire, maybe tone down the laughter? And Selene, I'm sure he