Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 408

Chapter 408 Ava: Comforting

Of course, I get no sleep.

My anxiety overruled my exhaustion, and I kept startling awake every twenty minutes. The dark circles under my eyes are so pronounced, I might have to self-identify as a raccoon shifter.

It isn't that bad. Selene nudges my hand with her cold nose.

"It is, but thank you for lying to me." Rubbing her ears, I head toward the direction of the hospital. Or try to.

Selene's furry body blocks me, and one of my bodyguards actually grabs me by my shoulders and turns me in the direction of the cafeteria. I can smell eggs and something that smells suspiciously like bacon. Again, my smell isn't as good as other shifters—but it's way better than a default human nose.

"I want to visit Ivy," I protest, even as my stomach rumbles.

"Alpha's orders. He said you need regular meals."

The young guard's blond hair sticks up in every direction, like he just rolled out of bed. His mild brown eyes dart around, scanning for threats while pointedly avoiding my gaze. Hmm. He's smart. Probably knows I'm going to try to persuade him to let me check on Ivy first.

It's a lot harder to put pressure on someone who won't look at your face.

"You're new." I cross my arms, studying him. "What's your name?"

"Brett, Luna." His voice comes out steady, but his shoulders tense. He knows what's coming.

"Well, Brett, I appreciate your dedication, but—"

"Alpha's orders are clear." His tone remains firm. "Breakfast first."

My stomach betrays me with another loud rumble. The scent of bacon grows stronger, making my mouth water despite my protests.

Our mate takes good care of us, Selene preens, her tail wagging. He knows you'd skip meals otherwise.

Oh? Grimoire enters the mental conversation out of nowhere. How interesting. Didn't you use to despise Lucas, Selene? Something about him being an arrogant, controlling, stupid—

him off with a snap of her teeth. Ava

in fine

Marcus? And Greg?" Ignoring their mild bickering, I pin my attention on the guard in front of me. There are

back on rotation this evening,

talk to Marcus. He would understand my desire to check on Ivy before heading to breakfast.

to following the letter

grunt escapes before I can stop it. "Brett. As Luna, I need to check on our esteemed guest. Her

ensure our esteemed Luna eats breakfast. Alpha's orders are my priority." Brett's mild tone carries an edge of humor. "Besides, Vanessa threatened to

Even she's in on this. "You're not supposed to admit to the threats." My lips twitch. "It ruins the whole

better than stoicism." He

he could find someone who wouldn't get sweet-talked into nudging

from going to Ivy's room, but there's

unfocused. The telltale sign of mental communication. I

Vanessa seems well, Luna, though she snapped at

"I want to know

clear and concise when giving

pup, Selene says, almost on top of

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both acting like

get a touch bitchy without proper

"I do not!"

is correct. You do have a tendency toward bitchiness

nothing as he keeps

scent of Elverly's cooking fills my nose as I push through the double

your blasted guards outside! We don't have room for them to skulk about." Elverly's voice cracks through the air

but no one followed me

and I step toward it, ready to load up a

down!" Another sharp command from the gnome chef, who hasn't even

Moments later, Elverly appears at my elbow, slamming down a plate piled

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