Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

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."

tent flap rustles again, and Lucas glances up as Kellan enters. The beta greets Ethan with a quick one-armed embrace and

spreads across Ethan's face. "Good to

got your refugees all set up in the

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 to eat. We can't

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

Ivy offers. My teeth clench involuntarily at

then back to Ivy, though his eyes look over her head instead of at her face. "Ava

can't help but feel a surge of satisfaction at his words, even as I notice the flash of irritation in Ivy's eyes. It's petty, I know,

feels good to have Lucas publicly affirm

as much warmth into my voice as I can

glittering green eyes. "Of course," she says. "Well, I should go check in on

idea," I agree, eager to be rid of her presence. "I'll

in an instant. Selene trots out behind me, her tail

clouds in the cold air. "How have things

great, actually. We've had our

she says, her tone almost patronizing. "You know, if you ever feel overwhelmed, you

offer sounds sincere enough, but there's something in her eyes that sets my teeth on edge. It's the same look she

in Aspen and how she treats me here. In Aspen, she was the