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.

dislodge the snow from my boots. The cold seeps into my bones, and I head straight for the shower, eager to warm up. As the hot water cascades

spend the night with Ava. Eat a nice

And more.

mind drifts to the carnal side. The curve of her hips, the softness of her skin. Aurum rumbles his approval in the back of

to smell anything over the powerful scent of Ava's bodywash—something

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

me first, feminine

Ivy.

hell is

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

keeping my voice

half-naked form. Something in her gaze makes my skin crawl. She takes a step

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 don't notice

for the intrusion. I

her off with a raised hand. "And this

eyes wide and innocent. "I thought it best

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

paltry reason. Food supplies, while important, are not an emergency that requires you to enter my private space uninvited. Further, you can speak

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

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

I interrupt, my patience wearing thin.

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