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.

I head straight for the shower, eager to warm up. As the hot water cascades over me, I make a firm

to spend the

And more.

approval in the back of my mind. Just as I'm

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

exiting the shower, I slap a towel around my waist, tracking water everywhere as I head to

me first, feminine

Ivy.

the hell is she doing

to guard this place when she isn't here. Ava's absence means

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

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

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

I have urgent news about the food

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

green eyes wide and innocent. "I thought it best to inform you

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

"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, you can speak with my

food situation here. Any further concerns should be

"Of course, Alpha. I meant no

interrupt, my patience wearing thin. "Now,

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