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."

you wear a hole in the floor." Elverly's voice cuts through my pacing. "Unless you think you're some kind of hero

how she is. "I know, I know. I just—" My hands clench into fists. "I hate that I can't

peel paint. "Accept what you

sting, but I recognize the concern beneath her harsh tone. It's

quite enough." The Grand Sage's mild rebuke carries weight even with his

one of mine. I think he's one of the guys who follow Ava around. His

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

nerves, but I don't bother them. They might be talking through their pack link or

a little crowded. There are seven

brace is warm against my wrist; I swear I'm never going anywhere without it again, even if it makes me look

tug at my sleeve for the hundredth time, the fabric bunching and releasing in a nervous rhythm. The door creaks open and my heart leaps—but no.

healer exchanges a quick nod with my guards before making her way to me.

voice comes out sharper than intended.

fingers cool

her examination, knowing arguing with a healer is pointless. "Has anyone heard from Ava?

Something in Vanessa's tone makes my stomach

The words tumble out.

no." Vanessa's hands move to my shoulders, steadying me. "Minor

wrong? You sound

scrubs. "The entire compound is

I glance at my stoic guards. "More

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