Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 341

Chapter 341 Ava: Aspen's Here

"Ava."

The sound of my name has me sitting up immediately, even before my eyes open. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong. Calm down." Lucas pulls me into his arms, and I wrap my arms around his waist as I blink in the dim light, trying to wake my sleepy brain.

"We've made contact with a group of wolves at the border," he says, making my heart skip a beat again. I've been asleep most of the past two days. Grimoire said my body needed to recuperate after such a large draw of power.

This is my first time hearing anyone was even near the perimeter of our pack.

"And?" Since Lucas is calm, I know it can't be bad.

"They're from Aspen," he says, confirming my thoughts. "While they haven't been hit as hard as us, they've sent out scouting packs to make contact with us and others."

"How did they find us?" Despite knowing this group isn't a danger to our safety, that detail makes me nervous.

"Clayton already knows about this place. He has a safe haven of his own near the coast."

"Oh."

voice is steady as he continues, "The leader of these scouts specifically asked

Why didn't you

He tightens his hold, keeping me in place. "Calm down, Ava. There's no rush. Get dressed

Aspen wolves.

Lucas would have named either

many?" I ask, pulling

replies. He's already dressed, leaning against the wall as he

small. Not enough to even make up for our losses a few nights ago during the vampire attack. But the thought of connecting with another pack boosts my spirits. We need allies in order to move forward. We need to hear

guides me to the planning room, his hand resting against the small of my

though most of it is a muddled mess to my nose. Lucas, Selene, and Lisa are the only three I can recognize with my eyes closed. Everyone else

most important people. But Grimoire says it's more likely

faces of the strangers. Some look curious, others skeptical once they get a whiff of my scent. I smell strongly of the pack, but the scent of my magic is strong, now. Some wolves even sneeze when I get too close. (Selene, surprisingly, doesn't, though she will if Grimoire

front of her. Auburn hair catches the light, and striking green eyes meet mine. My breath catches in my throat as recognition

Ivy.

lifetime ago, back when Phoenix had kidnapped me. So much has changed since then. The girl from that time feels

graceful steps, opening her arms

that strange distance to them, leaving me once again a little unsettled in her presence. I haven't thought

lacks any real affection, despite calling my name with such familiarity. I can feel the stiffness in her posture, mirroring my own discomfort. As we pull apart, I search for something to say, grasping for

hollow and weak, even to me. It's a woefully inadequate way to greet someone

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