Tangled

Chapter 212

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212 Ava: The Challenge of Being Luna

Jericho's words leave me reeling. "No, he hasn't said anything." I can't keep the surprise from my voice. "But I'm aware it's not normal. How can any of this be normal?" I wave a hand over my body in frustration. "It's unknown territory for all of us, but Lucas. says we can get through it together.

His eyes narrow. "Witches aren't well regarded in history. There will be pushback from those who want nothing to do with a witch, even one born from a pack."

Kellan shifts uneasily, conflict etched on his face. "Ultimately, the Westwood wolves will accept their alpha's mate." His words are confident, but his tone is not.

"If Lucas is hell-bent on forcing Ava down their throats, there will be alpha challenges." Jericho's words are a grim warning.

And he's not wrong.

Alpha challenges are a right of any wolf in the pack.

If Lucas chooses an unsuitable Luna-me-there will be outraged wolves ready to challenge his status within his pack. It's why I can't take the responsibility lightly. Why I can't take the title as my due, even when some of the guards use it for me.

I don't want to be Lucas' weakness.

I want to be his strength. His partner.

A Luna isn't just their alpha's mate; she is a leader in her own right.

"I've never wanted to become Luna until the pack accepts me. That

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doesn't change."

Jericho's expression softens slightly. "I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, Ava. But I need to know if you're willing to fight for your place in the pack despite all odds." "Jericho, stop borrowing trouble," Kellan interjects, but Jericho rounds on him.

"We wolves are superstitious and loyal to our lore. With everything. going on and the increase in vampire presence, a witch won't be looked at kindly."

"Why would it be a problem when wolves once worked with witches? They called them magicians." I can't hide my confusion at the history I've learned from Selene.

Jericho shakes his head. "I've never learned of witches working with wolves, only of those who wished to gain control over humans

and wolves."

Glancing at Selene, I ask, "How do vampires see witches?"

"I don't know." Jericho's admission hangs heavy in the air. "The Unregistered communities have been around for a long time, effectively segregating many from our world. Common knowledge. is no longer common."

"Have either of you ever been there?" I ask, looking between them.

They both shake their heads. "We've lost several scouts trying to learn more about it," Kellan admits

shake the feeling that we're missing crucial information. Why do Sister Miriam and this unknown person seem

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the city? "How much does Steve know

familiar with it,

frowns. "She's told us she has no

words, I cling to them like a lifeline. "That doesn't mean she doesn't know anything. It's just that

talking to Kellan, but Jericho interrupts

you intend to fight

unflinchingly. "I will never give up

Lucas's mate."

to

hesitation in my

satisfied, but Kellan rounds on him, fury in his eyes. "Stop interfering. This isn't even a concern yet. Ava isn't a witch. She's a shifter, just

a concern of every wolf in the

"I need to know that the Luna will work

Alpha and no Luna can lead a pack with

in my gut, a

understand.

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Meeting Jericho's gaze, then Kellan's, I add, "I've learned my lesson. I want to fight with all of

know that, Ava," Kellan says, but

stand by it when

***

is silent. It's a different kind of silence

Kellan seems distracted as

will be challenges

Luna." May as well address the

room.

toward me out of the side of his eye, before returning his attention to the road. "Jericho's

Jericho's always seemed to have

his seat. "Jericho was once a beta who followed his alpha's orders blindly. Unfortunately, he ended up causing the deaths of the previous pack leaders, Lucas' parents. Ever since, he's been hip-deep in conspiracy theories,

"How did they die?"

his knuckles white on the steering wheel. "That's for Lucas to share, when

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like it's a secret. I

me, his gray eyes unreadable. "You sure you'll get the actual truth that

facts, Selene murmurs in my mind. Somehow, her presence feels stronger today, despite

so far away.

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