Tangled

Chapter 212

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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 so

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"How much does Steve know about

it, even calls

frowns. "She's told us she has no

them like a lifeline. "That doesn't mean she doesn't know anything. It's just that she doesn't want

to Kellan, but Jericho interrupts again, bringing us back full

you intend to fight for your position by Lucas's

gaze unflinchingly. "I will never

Lucas's mate."

to choose between your magic and

hesitation in

This isn't even a concern yet. Ava isn't a witch. She's a shifter,

position of Luna is a concern of every

need to know that the Luna will work

no Luna can lead a pack with split

my gut, a disquiet I can't

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 you. I want

Ava," Kellan says, but

need to stand by it when the challenges

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ride to Steve's office is silent. It's

normal, and Kellan seems distracted

will

me as his Luna." May as well address the elephant

room.

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

he?" Jericho's always seemed to have

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, and

"How did they die?"

steering wheel. "That's for Lucas

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like it's a secret. I can ask anyone in

unreadable. "You sure you'll get the actual truth

official story may not match the facts, Selene murmurs in my mind.

so far away.

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