Category: Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted

59 Ava: Homecoming (I) When I walk downstairs, Phoenix is hanging up the phone. It strikes me how much I’ve changed when I realize I have no curiosity, no spark to ask who he was talking to. I don’t care. It’s either related to me in a way that isn’t going to be pleasant, or … Read More “Tangled –
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58 Ava: Return Home I settle into the chair beside Phoenix, my soul crushed under the weight of despair. The plane hums to life around us, a mechanical beast ready to whisk me back to the hell I’d escaped. Phoenix barely spares me a glance as he crowds me against the window, effectively trapping me … Read More “Tangled –
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57 Ava: Stunned I scream, my voice raw with terror as the door beside me is wrenched open. Before I even look, I throw a punch in their direction. But it’s not one of the armed assailants–it’s Phoenix. My brother’s face is set in grim lines, his mouth a tight slash of determination. My fist … Read More “Tangled –
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56 Ava: A Sudden Situation Before I know it, the salesgirl is ushering me into the dressing room with an armload of clothes. I spend what feels like hours trying on outfit after outfit, parading out for Ivy’s critical eye. “Hmm, I don’t love that one,” she says, wrinkling her nose at a slinky black … Read More “Tangled –
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55 Ava: Shopping With Ivy For someone who doesn’t want children, he could have fooled me last week, Selene says, yawning in amusement. Shut up, I hiss at her, smiling at Ivy. “I’m sorry for startling you.” “It’s fine.” She waves a hand, looking me over with some caution. “As long as you’re okay.” I … Read More “Tangled –
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54 Ava: Dinner With Ivy Music drifts through the kitchen, courtesy of my phone, as I chop garlic, enjoying the sharp aroma. Cooking has always been a comfort to me, a way to lose myself in the simple tasks and let my mind wander. As I toss minced garlic into the pan heating over the … Read More “Tangled –
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53 Clayton: His Mate CLAYTON The elevator dings and the doors slide open, revealing the penthouse lobby of the Silvermoon Pack’s largest hotel. I step out, my boots sinking into the plush carpet. Xavier and Lucas are already there, lounging on the leather couches like a pair of lazy lions. “Clayton!” Xavier booms, rising to … Read More “Tangled –
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52 Ava: Its Personal Why not tell him you need to buy some sensitive things you don’t want him around for? Selene asks. It isn’t that I hadn’t thought of that–but the electronics section is far from someplace that sells menstrual products. “What’s wrong?” Rowan asks, and I realize with a start that I’m scowling … Read More “Tangled –
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51 Ava: Clayton’s Departure Clayton’s shoulders stiffen, and he sighs. “You’ll be safe as long as you stay within the pack,” he says, his voice tight. My heart skips a beat at his words. “I’m going to have to go out on a quick trip,” Clayton continues, and my eyes widen. A trip? Where? And … Read More “Tangled –
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50 Ava: The Grey Girl “Good morning,” Clayton says with a smile, and I step back to let him into the apartment. He pauses for just a moment when he sees Selene, and I wait for the questions–but he doesn’t ask any. He’s polite like that. Honestly, outside of my paranoia and not wanting to … Read More “Tangled –
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