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.

stamping my feet to dislodge the snow from my boots. The cold seeps into my bones, and I head straight for the shower, eager to warm

training, no debriefings. I just want to spend the night with Ava. Eat a nice

And more.

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

to smell anything over the powerful scent of Ava's

tracking water everywhere as I head to the living room. Whoever

scent hits me first, feminine and

Ivy.

is she

to guard this place when she isn't here. Ava's absence means Ivy waltzed right in without hindrance. Irritation flickers at the breach

my voice level. "What are you doing

her gaze makes my skin crawl. She

let out a strong pulse of alpha power, stopping her in 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

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

raised hand. "And this couldn't

it best to

on the surface. But I've been an alpha too long to fall for such transparent manipulation. And the way she

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

the food situation here. Any

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

I interrupt, my patience wearing thin.

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