Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 360

Chapter 360 Lucas: Post-Blizzard Return

LUCAS

Ava's nowhere to be found, but Aurum is quick to let me know she's checking on her wards again.

He sounds grumpy, and I don't blame him.

The woman's turned into a bit of a workaholic when it comes to her magic wards. I don't understand them—they're far more advanced and finicky compared to the pack wards we've used for generations. She says it's because they're practically useless, but I think they work just fine.

Aside from the vampire problem, which probably means she's right. But it still shouldn't need to go out near-daily to check on them, right?

But I can appreciate her dedication to our pack's safety, and it's true no one's stumbled upon us since she put them up.

It would just be nice if she'd check on her mate as religiously as she checks on those damn wards.

Jealousy, Aurum whispers in the back of my head.

Shut up. You feel the same way.

His agreement is without guile. Aurum is true to himself and comfortable with his insecurity involving our mates. Goddess knows he makes a scene around Selene whenever he gets a chance.

Mate, he says wistfully.

and I head straight for

no training, no debriefings. I just want to spend

And more.

softness of her skin. Aurum rumbles his approval in the back of my mind. Just as I'm imagining the sound of her cries as I slam into

straining to hear. It's hard to smell anything over the powerful scent of Ava's bodywash—something I've gotten into the habit of using when I

slap a towel around my waist, tracking water everywhere as I head to the living room. Whoever it is, it

hits me first,

Ivy.

hell is

guard this place when she isn't here. Ava's absence means Ivy waltzed right

voice level. "What

half-naked form. Something in her gaze makes my skin

widen. There's fear, yes, but something else I'd rather not name. I've been doing my best to pretend I

says breathily, recovering quickly. "I apologize for the intrusion. I have urgent news about the food supplies. We're

"And this couldn't wait until morning? Or be relayed

it best to inform you

But I've been an alpha too long to fall for such transparent manipulation. And

and dangerous. "There's no reason for you to barge into the Alpha's quarters for such a paltry reason. Food supplies, while important,

continue, "Furthermore, my Luna is in charge of the food situation here. Any further concerns should be brought to her attention first, as she's the

before smoothing out. "Of course, Alpha. I meant no disrespect. I simply

interrupt, my patience wearing thin. "Now, I suggest you

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