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."

beta greets Ethan with a quick

Ethan's face. "Good to be back,

refugees all set up in the outer tents," Kellan tells him. "They'll

and comfortable," he says unhappily. He hates having the refugees in tents, but we just don't have the

if we'll need to send out another hunting party soon. The influx of refugees has put a strain on our

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

back to Ivy, though his eyes look over her head instead of at her face. "Ava will handle it," he says firmly. "She's the Luna,

notice the flash of irritation in Ivy's eyes. It's petty, I know, but it's been months of subtle dig after dig, and less subtle attempts at undermining me or

feels good to have Lucas

volunteering, Ivy," I say, injecting as much warmth into my voice as I can muster. "But I've

glittering green eyes. "Of course," she says. "Well, I should go check in on my pack mates. It's been

I agree, eager to be rid of her presence. "I'll head out to the

instant. Selene trots out behind me,

walk, her breath forming small clouds in the cold air. "How have things been going?

great, actually. We've had our challenges, of course, but

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

teeth on edge. It's the same look she always gives me—like she's assessing me and finding me

In Aspen, she was the magnanimous high-ranking wolf taking care of her brother's pet lover. Here? She's a

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