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Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted novel Chapter 250

250 Ava: Clear Her Mind 

Stern expression. Narrow eyes. Tight lips

He thinks I’m about to do something reckless

My mouth is covered, so I close my eyes and breathe through my nose, drawing oxygen into my lungs and stretching them as far as I can bear, before releasing it all in a single measured breath. One. Two. Three. I count each inhale and exhale, willing my racing pulse to slow

When I open my eyes again, I meet Marcusgaze. His hand drops from my mouth as he takes a step back, giving me space

It helps me feel less trapped by the panic fluttering in my heart

I’m listening,I say, my voice steadier than I feel inside. What do I need to know?” 

Marcus holds up my phone, tapping the screen as he stares at me. First, we can’t trust random phone calls. Anyone could be on the other end of that line, Ava. It could be a trap.” 

I bite my lip. But what if it’s not? What if Lucas and the pack really are in danger? We can’t reach themdoesn’t it lead credence to what she was saying?” 

Then rushing in blindly won’t help them,Marcus counters. His tone softens slightly. I know you’re worried. But we need to be smart about this. You can’t run off halfcocked. That’s how you get kidnapped-I wince. -or worse.” 

Okay. Of course he’s right

Everything I do is on impulse and instinct, and I don’t have a track record of stellar 

decisionmaking

So I take another deep breath, ignoring how small I feel when I realize how much I’m still lacking. Being upset over good advice is childish

Forcing myself to think logically, I take a moment to mull it over

Of course I can just ask Marcus what to do, but there’s a reason he isn’t throwing orders at me

Because that’s my job, as his Luna

So, think it through, Ava. Strange phone call, vague statements, and a voice I don’t recognize

Wait

Why did this phone call get through? We’re in the Fae Ward. It shouldn’t have gotten through to us. It can’t be a Westwood shifter

His shoulders relax, I hadn’t realized how bunched up they were. What else?” 

The calm encouragement in his voice makes it feel like we’re in a classroom, and I’m responding to a teacher’s prompt

Odd as it is, it helps my mind clear

She asked if I was Alpha Westwood’s mate. She didn’t call me by name, yet she has my number.He nods. Good. Keep going.” 

It’s weird Wouldn’t she either call me by name or call me Luna?That’s what the other wolves 

250 Ava: Clear Her Mind 

do, when they find out I’m his mate. Even without an official ceremony

It’s strange,” he agrees. Anything else?” 

I think back. She said I can’t trust the Fac

Another nod

My eyes widen. No one in Westwood knows I’m with the Fae. Only Lucas.Everyone who knew is at Blackwood. Maybe she’s Blackwood? No. Wait. Any Blackwood wolf would know my name.And very few know I’m mated to Lucas. None of this makes sense.” 

Exactly.” 

The approval in Marcusvoice has my back straightening and my chin lifting with a sense of pride

Is there anything else that strikes you from that conversation?” 

I pull my brows together, thinking. I don’t think so. She was cut off in the middle of talking about LucasMy voice trails off. No, she said Alpha. If she’s Blackwood, that might mean Alpha Renard.” 

Glancing up, I’m surprised to see his nose wrinkle in disgust. Just call him Renard. He is no longer Alpha Blackwood.” 

Ah

Right. Renard.” The name feels weird on my tongue, almost naked. But it does make him feel a little less powerful in my memories

And nothing else gives you question?Marcus probes, clearly aiming for something

I shake my head

She said you need to return. That they need you.” He pauses. You, Ava.” 

I tilt my head. I know, I heardoh

Mc

Why would they need me

I’m weak; barely stronger than human

My powers are a secret, and even then, they’re almost useless until I become stronger

So why would anyone need me to save them

Wow. Do I have a larger ego than I thought? It didn’t even occur to me to question being begged 

to save someone

Yes. Oh. He shakes his head. Their purpose is to draw you out of the city, ostensibly to the pack. But who, and why?” 

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