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.

cold seeps into my bones, and I head straight for the

no debriefings. I just want to spend the night with Ava. Eat a nice dinner together. Relax. Ask her about

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 her cries as I slam into her from behind, a strange

anything over the powerful scent of Ava's bodywash—something I've gotten

towel around my waist, tracking water everywhere as I head to the living room. Whoever it is, it

scent hits me first,

Ivy.

is

out with Ava. There's no need to guard this place when she isn't here. Ava's absence means Ivy waltzed right in

my voice

gaze makes my

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

breathily, recovering quickly. "I apologize for the intrusion. I have

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

wide and innocent. "I thought it best to inform you immediately. Our

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

the Alpha's quarters for such a paltry reason. Food supplies, while important, are not an emergency that

situation here. Any further concerns should

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

patience wearing thin.

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