Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted novel Chapter 327

That’s absolutely ridiculous.

"It’s a solid theory," Grimoire counters, sitting on the floor across from Selene. He’s back in his child form, with only minimal flames flickering over his skin. Aurum, for his part, watches in silence, exactly seven feet separating the tip of his paw from her side.

If he moves even an inch forward, she snaps at him. It didn’t take long for him to realize he should stay back.

I feel bad for him, but—

Don’t feel bad for him.

—Selene doesn’t have any interest in backing down.

Of course I don’t.

Grimoire continues, unfazed by our side conversation. "Look, the fault lies with her, no matter how you slice it."

That is factually incorrect.

"You use that word, but I don’t think you understand what factual means."

That is also factually incorrect.

"No. You have to break it down. Let’s start from the beginning. Victoria and Gene were dating, right? But then Gene asked for a break. He never said they were breaking up, right?"

He asked for a break because he wanted to take Layla to the prom. Stop trying to spin this around so Gene’s the victim.

Groaning, I hit my forehead against my knees. This discussion started with Selene trying to explain the first season of her favorite show, and now the two are arguing over the main plotline in season three.

It’s enough to drive the brain host (that’s me) certifiably insane.

There’s no one to certify that.

"You should really be a part of this conversation, since your life mimics this story line a little," Grimoire adds, both of them staring at me from across the room.

"Excuse me?"

"You know, when you and Clayton—"

"No." Holding up a finger, I shake my head firmly. "We are not going there. That is ancient history. Done. It’s over."

"Technically, ancient history would be—"

"It’s ancient history, Grimoire. Drop it."

"I’m just saying that Gene and Victoria were also in an ambiguous relationship setting at the time of—"

If you keep this up, she might shut you back into that book forever, Selene points out, sounding far too smug.

She’s right, though.

Grimoire shuts his mouth with a scowl, and she takes the opportunity to lead in the argument.

Taking a break means the relationship was inactive. There’s nothing wrong with Victoria being with Sam during that arc. In fact, I’d argue that Sam is better for her.

"Oh, so you’re saying Clayton’s better for Ava, then?" he asks sarcastically.

"Oh, my God. How am I even involved in this conversation? You’re talking about a TV show. Please talk about the TV show, and not about me."

"I’m just pointing out how her logic is based on emotional response and not facts."

That is factually incorrect, Selene says primly again.

I groan and bury my head against my knees, wishing I could tune them both out. The bickering is driving me insane, and I just want a moment of peace.