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—

snap of her teeth. Ava

already in

mild bickering, I pin my attention on the guard in front of me. There are others, of course, but at a

be back on rotation this

on Ivy before heading to breakfast. A fifteen-minute delay

guy seems devoted to following the

stop it. "Brett. As Luna, I

Brett's mild tone carries an edge of humor.

admit to the

than stoicism." He

find this one? Probably dug around the pack until he could find someone who

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

eyes unfocused. The telltale sign of mental communication.

she

not—" My hands clench. "I want to know how

must be clear and concise when giving

just a young pup, Selene says, almost

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twitches. Why are you both acting like I just

tail wags slowly. You get a touch bitchy without

"I do not!"

mutt is correct. You do have a

as he keeps steering me

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

for them to skulk about." Elverly's voice cracks through the air

me, but no one followed

and I step toward it, ready to load up a

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

carry me to the nearest table before my brain catches up. Moments later, Elverly appears at my elbow, slamming down a plate

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