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.

into my bones, and I head straight for the shower, eager to warm up. As the hot water cascades

debriefings. I just want to spend the night with Ava. Eat a

And more.

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

over the powerful scent of Ava's bodywash—something I've gotten into the habit of using when I

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

scent hits me first, feminine

Ivy.

hell is she doing

when she isn't here. Ava's absence means Ivy waltzed right in without hindrance.

I call out, keeping my voice level. "What are

form. Something in her gaze makes my skin crawl. She takes a

out a strong pulse of alpha power, stopping her in her tracks. Her eyes widen. There's fear, yes,

quickly. "I apologize for the intrusion. I have urgent news

hand. "And this couldn't wait until morning?

thought it

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, are not an emergency that requires you to enter my private space uninvited. Further,

situation here. Any further concerns should be brought to her attention first, as she's the

for a moment before smoothing out. "Of course, Alpha.

I interrupt, my patience wearing thin.

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