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.

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

his words. "But I feel connected to the Westwood Pack. It's not as strong as what others describe, but

extra connection you feel, Grimoire explains, is likely supplemented by your bond with Selene and your mate bond with Lucas, not from

souls before?" I'm curious

spells, curses, that

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

cannot shift, Selene

is

of us. I'll meet you at the

her retreating form as she breaks off from

of concern crosses my

the them accompany Vanessa? Just to be

his expression stoic. "Of course, Luna." He signals to one of the

as it was months ago. My muscles have grown stronger, more accustomed to grueling hikes. I can feel

formation behind

what's your plan? You

echoes in my mind. I've been considering a ritual that might help us understand these wards better, possibly

an eyebrow, intrigued. "A ritual?

person to delve into their own soul. To see and interact with the very essence of their

intense.

But this could provide answers we desperately

in. I don't like it. It

the last. But this time, instead of

feel like the benefits outweigh

even know the risks

can get

silent for a long time, before

Benefits don't match

shouldn't put Ava in danger just to appease your own curiosity, Selene snaps at him, coming to flop onto my lap

concern etched across his weathered features. I realize he

stupid or risky," I assure him, offering a

completely leave his eyes.

mutters, sounding almost petulant. You

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