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.

from my boots. The cold seeps into my bones, and I head straight for the shower, eager

want to spend the night with Ava. Eat a nice dinner together. Relax. Ask

And more.

side. The curve of her hips, the softness of her skin. Aurum rumbles his approval in the back of my mind. Just as I'm imagining the sound of

water, straining to hear. It's hard to smell anything over the powerful scent

I slap a towel around my waist, tracking water everywhere as I head to the living room. Whoever it is, it isn't pack. Must

hits me first, feminine

Ivy.

hell is

no guards; they're out with Ava. There's no need to guard this place when she isn't here. Ava's absence means

keeping my voice level. "What are

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

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

apologize for the intrusion. I

with a raised hand. "And this couldn't wait until morning? Or be relayed through proper

wide and innocent. "I thought it best to inform you immediately. Our people's welfare

an alpha too long to fall for such transparent manipulation. And the way she says our people sets

quarters for such a paltry reason. Food supplies, while important, are not an emergency that requires you to enter my

my Luna is in charge of the food situation here. Any further concerns should be

a moment before smoothing out. "Of course, Alpha. I meant

patience wearing

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