89 Ava: A Mild Overreaction I glance away from Lucas, unable to hold his intense gaze. My heart sinks like a stone, the weight of the secrets I’ve kept pressing down on me.” It isn’t even like I’ve been keeping them on purpose, but I feel like a she–wolf caught cheating on her mate. And … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 89” »
Category: Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted
88 Ava: By Her Side After the awkward experience of a catheter removal, a few hobbling walks to the bathroom, a round of pain medication, and an unappetizing dinner of salty yet tasteless beef broth brought to my room from the cafeteria (which was little more than hot water and bouillon–but I digress), I fall … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 88” »
87 Ava: Missing, AGAIN Panic has me looking around the room, as if they would just be sitting somewhere. It’s most likely that someone took my jewelry off when I was brought in. My gaze falls upon the various wires and tubes tethering me to the bed. A thin IV line snakes its way into … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 87” »
86 Ava: Missed Timing 86 Ava: Missed Timing The warmth of our linked fingers burn my skin with a thousand unspoken accusations that prickle at my conscience. “I didn’t stop looking. I had scouts in the area, keeping an eye on your father’s home as much as they could, but we’ve historically had a problem … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 86” »
85 Ava: Lucas Visits Lucas strides into the room from behind the wearied nurse. His presence is much as I remember–like a lion surveying his territory, confident in his domination over everything in his sight. This is the Alpha. Even after everything that’s happened, the sight of him still sends a ripple of attraction and … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 85” »
84 Ava: Doctor’s Care Dr. Ellison never appears before me again. @ My new doctor is an older woman who smells like a mix of raw meat and chocolate chip cookies. Like a bunny–slaughtering, chubby grandma. It’s an odd mix that makes my nose wrinkle a little. “Good morning, Miss Grey,” she greets me, her … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 84” »
83 Ava: Dr. Ellison’s Disregard 83 Ava: Dr. Ellison’s Disregard I brace myself as the rude doctor turns his attention fully on me. His eyes are cold, assessing, and I feel stripped bare under his clinical gaze. “Ava Grey,” he says, no longer even pretending to look at my chart. His tone is cold. He’s … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 83” »
82 Ava: Hospital, Again Vanessa looks at me with confusion etched on her face. I’d laugh a little, except I’m a little too worried about her calling me by a title I shouldn’t have.” “You’re… not our Luna?” she asks, in this careful way that makes me think she’s been told the exact opposite. Has … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 82” »
81 Ava: Wounded Consciousness is fleeting and unreliable. The gentle vibration of the car is a cadence that lulls me into a state of semi–awareness, reality blurring with dreams. I alternate between understanding that I’m safe to fearing that Phoenix has me in his grasp. Sometimes, I can hear Alpha Renard’s cruel words. I even … Read More “Tangled –
cHAPTER 81” »
80 Ava: Moonlight and Peace The stench of blood and death clings to my skin, my clothes, invading my senses with its coppery tang. Yet the moon spreads its light over my face, blessing me with its ethereal glow. It’s surreal, an entire world away from the violence. I laugh as my mind wanders into … Read More “Tangled –
CHAPTER 80” »