Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 346

Chapter 346 Ava: Ivy's Help

The chill that floods the tent emanates from Lucas. For his enemy to have control of his pack lands is a neverending thorn in his side. But he doesn't show his frustration.

"That's not like them," he says calmly. "There's something going on there."

I nod in agreement. Their silence is more unnerving than any overt threat.

From a worldwide apocalypse to sudden silence—it's strange. And then there are the hunters, always trying to find lone supernaturals struggling in this new world. We still don't know what they're trying to do, but we've saved a few from their clutches.

"We did come across a small group of rogues," Ivy chimes in, drawing everyone's attention. "They seemed... off. More aggressive than usual."

"Off how?" Lucas presses.

Ivy shrugs, her eyes darting to me for a moment before focusing back on Lucas. "It's hard to explain. They were just... different. Wilder, somehow. We managed to avoid a confrontation, but it was close.

They were not friendly."

"How far out was this?"

"Two days' run. They were traveling in the opposite direction."

and Lucas glances up as Kellan enters. The beta greets Ethan with a quick one-armed embrace and

warm smile spreads across Ethan's face. "Good to be

in the outer tents," Kellan tells him.

at the corners of my mate's mouth. "Make sure they're warm and comfortable," he says unhappily. He hates having the refugees in tents, but we just don't have the space. "And see that they have enough

hunting party soon. The influx of refugees has put a strain on our resources, but we've managed so far.

help settle them in," Ivy offers. My teeth clench involuntarily

Ivy, though his eyes look over her head instead of at her face. "Ava will handle it," he says

surge of satisfaction at his words, even as I notice the flash of irritation in Ivy's eyes. It's petty, I know, but it's been months of subtle dig

to have Lucas publicly affirm

say, injecting as much warmth into my

"Well, I should go check in on my pack

eager to be rid of her presence.

us in an instant. Selene trots out behind me, her tail held high as

Ava," Ivy says as we walk, her breath forming small clouds in the cold air.

smile. "Things are going great, actually. We've had our challenges, of course, but

hard work," she says, her tone almost patronizing. "You know, if you ever feel overwhelmed, you can always ask for help.

on edge. It's

she was the magnanimous high-ranking wolf taking care

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