Tangled

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282 Ava: A Meeting of Allies

Dr. Blackwell-or, as Lisa calls him, the Grand Sage-holds out his hand for a very human handshake, his eyes twinkling in my direction. "It is good to finally meet you, Ava Grey. I've heard so much about you" From who?

"Hello," I offer cautiously, despite knowing he's one of the good ones. His handshake is firm, event if his hand is as small as a child's.

"It will be good for magic to flourish once again," he continues, and I blink.

"Excuse me?"

Dr. Blackwell's words hang in the air, and I'm not sure how to respond. Magic flourishing? What does that even mean? Before I can formulate a coherent question, Kellan clears his throat.

"I apologize for the delay in bringing Dr. Blackwell," he says, his voice oddly stiff.

Lisa's reply is equally stilted. "It's okay."

Their awkward exchange is so unnatural that I have to fake a cough to hide my amused smile. Despite the gravity of our situation, it's almost comical to see them dance around each other like this.

His expression turns serious as he continues. "I was discussing recent events with Dr. Blackwell. The Westwood Pack is caught in the middle of an incredible war that will change our world." Everyone nods solemnly; there's no surprise here.

Still, my stomach twists with anxiety as we put it into words.

While he was not the only one to deal with a

on her shoulders, giving them a gentle squeeze. "Two shifters have been confirmed as traitors," Kellan explains to Marcus and Vanessa, his voice low and

briefed on the situation here. The healer just sighs, looking as though she's aged

hand, turns his attention to Lisa.

to keep my expression neutral as everyone's gaze

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state firmly, meeting Marcus's

head. "Her trustworthiness isn't the issue, but

number of people we can truly trust is already low. We shouldn't alienate

him. "As for the situation within the Westwood Pack since Lucas has been... incapacitated as alpha... He pauses, and I

Alpha challenges.

drains from my face. Lucas is in no shape to be challenged. With his wolf gone, he's

everything Lucas has done for

my gaze, steady and

Shit.

ried!

healing rate is abysmal. It's human-rate. There are so many theories, the doctors are in knots. They think he's cursed

Dr. Blackwell says, unperturbed as several eyes cut in his direction, including

curse? What

However, I am aware of curses befalling several of Lycan lineage in history,

I ask, desperate for good