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Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted novel Chapter 318

318 Ava: Waiting For Him to Wake 

Out, Selene says simply

The journey into his woll’s mind was long. It was a turbulent sea, every inch taken a victory

Getting out is much easier

Between one instant and the next, there’s nothing more than a distinct yank from Selene’s mind, and it’s as though I’m sucked through a vortex and thrown back into my own head. There’s enough force that 1 pitch forward and almost hit my face against the ground before my hands fly up to save myself

Fuck” 

My body’s soaked. There’s only a small light on in the kitchen; the rest of the house is dark, the windows showing evidence of nightfall

I’m a used dishrag, flattened to the floor, struggling to push myself to my knees and check on 

Lucas

Grimoire’s hands grab onto my arms, pulling me up. He’s huge again, his flames higher than normal, his eyes red instead of silver

Where his hands touch me is odd; pressure without temperature. Not cold. Not hot

My legs wobble as I struggle to my feet, grateful for Grimoire’s steady grip on my arms. The room spins for a moment before settling, and I blink away the disorientation. My gaze lands on Lucas, sprawled across the couch

He’s asleep, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. But something’s off. Sweat glistens on his skin, running in rivulets down his face and soaking into his hair. His hands, resting on the couch, tremble visibly

My stomach knots. Is he okay?” 

Grimoire’s grip on my arms tightens slightly. His wolf is attacking the barrier

The grim tone in his voice sends a chill down my spine. I turn to look at him, searching his fiery face for any sign of reassurance. There is none

Isn’t that what we want?I ask, dreading the answer

Grimoire’s flames flicker, casting dancing shadows across the room. The wolf is already feral. Completely focused on reuniting with its other half. The moment he felt evidence of the breach

he went wild.” 

But Selene-I start, turning to where I last saw her

My words die in my throat as I spot her curled up on the floor. Her eyes are closed, nose tucked into her tail. She looks peaceful, but something feels terribly wrong

And that place in my head where she rests is empty

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31B Awa: Waiting For Him to wake 

Breathe, Ava,Grimoire interrupts, his voice firm but gentle. Selene is fine. She’s fully immersed in Lucas and the wolf’s psyche right now.” 

I take a shaky breath, trying to calm my racing heart. But why can’t I feel her? She’s always. there, always… 

She’s not here. She’s there. He gestures toward Lucas. We have to watch and wait 

There’s nothing I can do except sit by his side and wait

Sometime in the carly hours of morning, there’s a knock on the door

I ignore it

Grimoire’s long since reverted to his book form, the heavy leatherbound paper resting on my lap as my eyes never once leave Lucassweating form. He occasionally thrashes and even moans, but he doesn’t open his eyes

Doubt creeps in, whispering that we’ve made a terrible mistake

That Lucas isn’t coming back

That we’re going to lose him

His face contorts in pain, sweat beading on his forehead. My heart aches to reach out and comfort him, but Grimoire made it clear: Physical contact might cause more issues

The door creaks open, and Kellan’s voice breaks through my haze of worry. Ava? We need to 

talk” 

I tear my eyes away from Lucas to see Kellan and Lisa enter. Kellan’s usually composed demeanor is frayed at the edges, his hair mussed and dark circles under his eyes

The pack is going wild,” he says, running a hand through his disheveled hair. I’ve spent the last. several hours breaking up fights between all the younger males.” 

His gaze drifts to Lucas, concern etching deeper lines on his face. What’s going on here?” 

We’re trying to get his memories back,” I reply, my voice flat and lifeless even to my own ears

Kellan falls silent, his eyes widening slightly. After a moment, he speaks again, his tone softer. I wish you would have called me here for it

You’re right. It might have been better to have you here. I take a deep breath, forcing myself to explain further. Lucaswolf has gone completely feral? 

Kellan nods slowly. Sister Miriam explained some things to me. I somewhat understand the 

situation” 

I return my attention to Lucas, watching as he twitches and mumbles incoherently. My fingers itch to brush the damp hair from his forehead, to offer some small comfort, but I remain frozen in place

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