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.

at integrating you with the pack bond, I still believe it's possible. These wards are the problem, Ava. They're blocking you from full integration

feel connected to the Westwood

by your bond with Selene and your mate bond

before?" I'm curious as

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

as if 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

Maybe it is suppressing her shifter

are just north of us. I'll meet you at the

retreating form as she

of concern

of the them accompany Vanessa? Just to be

course, Luna." He signals to one of the wolves, who trots off after the

my feet crunching through the snow. It's not as difficult as it was months ago. My muscles have grown stronger, more accustomed to grueling hikes. I can feel the

wolves fall into formation behind

Grimoire. "So, what's your plan? You wouldn't bring up these wards

in my mind. I've been considering a ritual that might help

an eyebrow, intrigued. "A

one that allows a person to delve into their own soul. To see and interact

intense.

Grimoire admits. But this could provide answers we desperately

been quietly listening, chimes in. I

tingle against my skin tells me we've arrived, and I replenish this ward as I did the last. But this time, instead of leaving for the next, I clear a patch of

like the

even know

me guess. I can get lost inside my

a long

Benefits don't match

put Ava in danger just to appease your own curiosity, Selene snaps at him, coming to flop onto my lap as

across his weathered features. I realize he must have overheard

about to do anything stupid or risky," I assure him,

but the worry doesn't completely leave his eyes. "Of course, Luna. I trust your

Grimoire mutters, sounding almost petulant. You wouldn't have

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