29 Ava: Omega? (II) 29 Ava: Omega? (II) [WARNING: Sensitive content.]R There’s a luxury I’ve indulged in since I left my pack. The news. I wasn’t allowed to watch it at home because of its ‘human bias‘. One thing I learned in the news is that sexual assault from shifters happens at least twice as … Read More “Tangled –
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Category: Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted
28 Ava: Omega? (I) I’m walking to the bus stop after my evening class, my mind still focused on the lecture. The streetlights flicker overhead, casting long shadows that seem to shift and dance in the corners of my vision. An uneasy feeling prickles at the back of my neck, but I push it aside, … Read More “Tangled –
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27 Ava: Watched I step into my apartment, muscles aching from another grueling self–defense session with Kyle. Despite the pain, I can feel myself getting stronger. A heavy sigh escapes my lips as I kick off my shoes, relishing the feeling of being home, safe within these walls. Selene’s thoughts brush against my consciousness, a … Read More “Tangled –
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26 Lucas: Watching Chapter 26: Lucas: Watching LUCAS Her scent dances around me. Every breath I take fills my lungs with the sweet, honey and vanilla notes that have haunted my dreams since that fateful night at the Lunar Gala. Ava. Just the thought of her name sends a shiver down my spine. For weeks, … Read More “Tangled –
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25 Ava: A Familiar Scent Selene growls, pacing as she sniffs every corner of the room. Her hackles are stiff. Even though she’s just a dog right now, it’s still intimidating. That bastard was here, Selene confirms, after sniffing around the bedroom. He won’t harm you. Her lip curls back into a soft snarl. I … Read More “Tangled –
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24 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (V) I stare at Selene in utter confusion. “Dig? What do you mean, dig?” Precisely what I said, she replies, her tone brooking no argument. Dig. I glance around the small clearing, taking in the soft carpet of moss and fallen leaves. “With what? My hands?” The mere thought of … Read More “Tangled –
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23 Ava. Paranoia and Socrets (IV) 23 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (IV) I stare at Selene in shock, emotions roiling within me like a sea at storm. Searing heat flushes my skin, beads of sweat forming along my hairline. My legs tremble, the world tilting precariously, and I clutch at Selene’s fur, her solid presence … Read More “Tangled –
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22 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (III) 22 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (III) I try to slip the crystal back into the drawer of my nightstand, but Selene darts forward, her body wriggling between me and the furniture like a furry battering ram. With a huff of frustration, I pull my hand back, the crystal still … Read More “Tangled –
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21 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (II) [LISA BURNER: Your brother’s looking for you. I think he believes me that I don’t know anything, but I’m not sure. I’m deleting everything off this phone just in case. I have a bad feeling about this] [AVA: Be careful. It might be better if we don’t talk for … Read More “Tangled –
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20 Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (I) The bell above the door jingles, signaling another customer’s arrival at The Novel Grind. I glance up from where I’m restocking the pastry case and feel a smile tugging at my lips. It’s become such a familiar routine these past four months–the steady flow of customers, the aroma of … Read More “Tangled –
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