Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 350

Chapter 350 Ava: At the Perimeter

There's a pause, and when Grimoire speaks again, his tone is more serious. Do you remember what I said when we first met?

The dying, otherworldly forest flashes through my mind. But try as I might, I can't recall anything specific Grimoire might have said.

"No."

Vanessa and the others don't even look at me as I speak; they're all used to my one-sided conversations at this point. Of course, very few people know about Grimoire, but they all know about Selene.

Who's ignoring our conversation as she hops through the snow, tail high.

I mentioned that you have wards all over your soul.

The words trigger a vague recollection, and I frown. "I... yes, I think I remember that now." But why wouldn't I remember something so important? At least, it sounds important.

It's precisely because of the wards on your soul.

Hmm.

What are these wards? Selene's voice echoes in my mind, her curiosity palpable.

Grimoire sighs, a sound that reverberates through my consciousness. I've been trying to figure that out myself.

"Wait, what?" I blurt out, earning a curious glance from Vanessa. I wave her off with a smile, focusing on the conversation only I can hear. "You don't know what they are?"

I don't know every literal thing about the world, Ava, he retorts, a hint of defensiveness in his tone. I only know what I've witnessed over the centuries.

Have your memories faded since being with Ava? Selene asks him.

Absolutely not, Grimoire replies firmly. My knowledge and memories remain intact.

She stops her playful bounding through the snow, turning to stare at the messenger bag where Grimoire rests in his book form. Her ice-blue eyes narrow, and I can sense her jealousy.

"Why are you suddenly bringing this up?" I ask, absently patting the bag, as if making sure Selene hasn't grabbed at it and hauled him away to chew on his spine.

She's done that a couple times when he really got on her nerves.

I still believe it's possible. These wards are the problem, Ava. They're blocking you from

I feel connected to the Westwood Pack. It's not as strong as what others describe,

your bond with Selene and your mate bond with Lucas,

on souls before?" I'm curious

admits. Usually, they're simpler. Protection spells, curses, that

they were put there over time. I first thought they were to hide your powers, but you don't seem limited

cannot shift, Selene points

wolf. Maybe it is suppressing her

just north of us. I'll meet you at

at Vanessa, watching her retreating form as she breaks off

concern

them accompany

He signals to

not as difficult as it was months ago. My muscles have grown stronger, more accustomed to

remaining three bodyguard wolves fall into formation behind me as I make my way

I turn my attention back to Grimoire. "So, what's your plan? You

Ava, Grimoire's voice echoes in my mind. I've been considering a ritual

eyebrow, intrigued. "A ritual? What

into their own soul. To see and

intense. And

carries risks, Grimoire admits. But this could

listening, chimes in. I don't like it. It sounds too

as I did the last. But this time, instead of leaving for the next, I clear a

the benefits outweigh the

know the

I can get lost

a long

Benefits don't match the

just to appease your own curiosity, Selene snaps at

etched across his weathered features. I realize he must have overheard my conversation with Grimoire and

not about to do anything stupid or

slightly, but the worry doesn't completely leave his eyes. "Of course,

the entire time, Grimoire mutters, sounding almost petulant. You wouldn't have been at

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