Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 418

Chapter 418: Lisa: Breaches

LISA

I hate feeling helpless.

Ava's out there being chased down by a freaking monster and I'm stuck in a building, surrounded by wolf shifters with a bad attitude.

Not toward me—but in general. The kind of badassery that makes me feel as safe as I guess I can feel, despite knowing that no one can apparently damage the strange wolf.

Guilt and frustration war inside of me. I was starting to get a little comfortable with the idea that I can defend myself, damn it. It was feeling good. Today's been not only a huge blow to that bit of ego, but it's ramped up all kinds of not-great feelings.

Like, I know a lot of lives were lost today. Even one is too many.

And I know my bodyguards were expecting to be part of that number.

Hell, I did, too.

And now I can't even help Ava. If I could just send my damn guards to her, I would.

"Calm down, child." The Grand Sage glances up from his meditation, acting for all the world like Apocalypse v2.0 isn't happening in our own front yard. "Your agitation is riling them."

My guards' eyes flick toward me for the hundredth time, their shoulders rigid beneath their tactical gear. Heat creeps up my neck. They're always so calm and collected, it never really occurred to me that my agitation might feed theirs.

It makes sense, though.

"Sorry."

my pacing. "Unless you think you're some kind of hero who can save the day by walking back and

events of the moment. She used to intimidate me, but now I know it's just how she is. "I know, I know. I just—" My hands clench into

old gnome's snort could peel paint. "Accept what you are, girl. Stop trying to be

her harsh tone. It's just

carries weight even with his eyes closed. His meditation pose hasn't shifted an inch since we

the nearest guard—he's not one of mine. I think he's one of the guys who follow Ava around.

he doesn't respond. Just like the last dozen times I've asked. Just like all

against my nerves, but I don't bother them. They might be

it's at least comfortable, if a little crowded. There are

brace is warm against my wrist; I swear I'm never going anywhere without it again, even if it makes me look like a poor man's Wonder

sleeve for the hundredth time, the fabric bunching and releasing in a nervous rhythm.

nod with my guards

voice comes out sharper than intended. "I never even saw the thing up

her fingers cool against my

a healer is pointless. "Has anyone

Something in Vanessa's tone makes my

words tumble

to my shoulders, steadying me.

what's wrong? You sound like someone

is on high

glance at my stoic guards.

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