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Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted novel Chapter 313

313 Ava: What Do You Think I Should Do

Grimoire’s presence inside of me is unfazed after his revelations from the morning. I swear his 

book form even looks cheerful, sitting there on the table

You seem worried, Selene says, sounding distracted

I am. I still don’t agree with Grimoire” 

About the summoning

Yes. Wouldn’t you know if you were summoned?” 

I suppose. Selene goes quiet for a bit, before asking, How does Lucas feel about it

Lucas

He’s standing by the window, watching the light rain drizzle across our world. The soft patter of droplets on glass is the only sound outside of my voice. Sister Miriam and Vester left a while ago, leaving us to contemplate our next move. Lucas hasn’t spoken since they departed, his thoughts as opaque as the cloudy sky outside

I don’t know.” 

He seems ambivalent to the idea of summoning his wolf, but I can’t blame him

After dropping the bomb of Selene’s alleged summoningthough she denies ithe did mention. the possible negatives

While Lucas would not lose his sense of self, he might lose his wolf. Like me, he would exist as a human. But unlike me, he wouldn’t have magic to bridge that supernatural gap

No healing. No strength. What would happen if he were challenged then

Is it any better than now

His wolf would be strong, but can an Alpha survive without his internal wolf? Would the pack accept that

Crossing the room in silence, I slip my arms around his waist, pressing my cheek against the broad expanse of his back. The steady thump of his heart echoes through me. Soothing. Strong. My anchor in the storm

Lucas large hand covers mine where they rest on his stomach. His touch is warm, familiar, yet so new. We stand like this as the rain continues its gentle patter

and 

Time stretches, undefined and uncertain. The warmth of his scent fills my lungs, surrounding me in assurance, soothing the anxiety beating in my veins

What do you think I should do?His voice breaks the silence, low and rumbling. I can feel the vibration of his words through his back

What should he do? The options before us are all shit, covered in more shit, until it becomes

shit mountain

A What 10 You 

Do You Think I Should Do

If it weren’t for the state of the world… 

If it weren’t for the pack…. 

Maybe we’d have more time

Maybe we wouldn’t be forced into these decisions

But as I’ve learned so many times, life isn’t fair. 

I don’t know,I admit softly. There’s so much at stake

Lucas’s fingers tighten slightly over mine. Tell me what you’re thinking” 

A soft sigh, with all the weight of the world in it, escapes my lips

Even if you keep your sense of selfI worry that you would feel as if you were living half a life without your wolf.” 

I know how it feels to be so alone.. 

Having Selene has changed my world, but it’s still different from the bond any normal shifter has with their wolf. Distance can create emptiness within our bond. Andscariest of allI can die and leave her alone in this world

Or she can dic, and I’ll be alone again

My voice wavers slightly. And I worry about what that would mean for you as Alpha. Would the pack accept a leader without abilities?” 

Lucas remains silent, but I can sense him listening intently

I shift, pressing closer to him. And selfishly, I miss you. The you who remembers our history.” 

Lucas turns in my arms, his golden eyes searching my face. I feel that connection with you,he says softly. Even without the memories, there’s something right about being with you. It’s here: He taps his chest, then mine. Something inside of me is so happy, every time you’re near

My heart swells. I feel it too,I whisper

He cups my face in his hands, his touch gentle. But this isn’t just about us. I have a responsibility to the pack.” 

I nod, leaning into his touch

Do you regret that we are not one body? Selene asks, still sounding distracted

Sometimes, I admit. But I can’t imagine not being able to touch you, either

It is the same for me

The rush of love I can feel from her bond has me smiling, and Lucas narrows his eyes. Are you talking to the book again?” 

No. I can’t talk to Grimoire unless I’m touching him.” 

There’s a familiar yank in our bond

Speak of the devil; I murmur, pulling away

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