Chapter 403 Ava: It Isn't There

Buoyed by my mate's support, though dreading what Ivy's situation might mean—for her and for all of us—I scurry through the packed trails of camp, unsurprised as fresh snow flutters through the sky. It feels like we snow more days than not.

Find out anything yet? I reach out to Grimoire, who's been silent. I can sense Selene watching, but have no idea what he's doing. Sometimes I wish I could just pull his expertise into my head so I don't have to take the long route of actually learning how to do things myself.

Don't be lazy, he chides.

Okay, but did you discover anything yet?

He's silent, leaving my brain to itch as I wait for his response. Finally, he does.

No.

Helpful.

Don't blame me. I'm limited in my abilities until you get here.

"I'm not blaming you," I grumble, almost slipping over a patch of re-freeze. The temperature's plummeted, more than I'd think it would. The sky isn't even fully grayed out.

My magic wriggles in my belly, and I realize I've covered myself in a light layer of warmth without thinking twice.

Like autopilot, but the magical version.

Nice.

Stop being impressed with yourself and hurry up.

"I am, I am." Picking up the pace, I notice a small group of wolves headed toward the debriefing tent. My connection with the pack is not as defined as it should be, but I can vaguely sense that they're Westwood wolves. Must be a scout party coming in.

with good news.

You're slowing down again.

kicks me into

stark contrast to the crisp winter air outside. My boots squeak against the freshly mopped floor

she murmurs as

like it's pretty

"Luna, you can't use that word.

"Sorry—" I surreptitiously peek at her little badge

knock on the wooden frame

an apologetic grin, I head down the hall to

My hand flies to the wall to steady myself as a

voice rough and low. He keeps his face angled down, dark hair falling forward to obscure his features. His shoulders

go, unease prickling at the base of my neck. There's something about his posture,

me he's a

little fans. Probably didn't want to be caught by his Luna. Cute. Her followers

doorway, her face pinched

jumps into my throat. "No. Even with

Vanessa pulls me into the room, her grip tight on my arm. "Come see for yourself. It just

slick with sweat. Her head whips from side to side, auburn hair plastered to her face. The blankets twist around her legs as she fights some

attention isn't her physical state—it's the corruption inside her. The

beside me in his adult form,

and resonant. "I need you to establish a

for Ivy's hand. Her skin burns against mine, and the contact amplifies the sensation of that strange,

narrow as he studies her. His hands hover over her body, trailing

"I

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