Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 288

Chapter 288 Ava: Healed

Lucas motions toward his arms and legs with a wry smile. "I guess my healing came back with a vengeance."

That's an understatement.

My heart pounds as I rush a few feet forward, stopping short at the foot of the bed as I drink him in.

Alive. Well. Healed.

The strong alpha I remember, even if he doesn't know me anymore.

"Can I... would it be okay if I looked you over?" All the confidence I projected at that receptionist from earlier is gone, and I'm timid in front of my mate, this man with my heart in his hands.

He surprises me by standing up beside the bed, a low chuckle stirring my heart and tear ducts into production. A slow circle, arms raised, as if showing himself off.

Steady.

Confident.

No trace of the injuries that had left him bedridden.

The familiar planes of his face soften with a lopsided smile that squeezes my heart. I ache to touch him, to assure myself this isn't another dream that will evaporate like mist.

His golden eyes are clear, no longer marred by the hint of pain. The broad shoulders I once clung to stand straight, unbowed by suffering. His skin is unblemished, no longer marred by recent wounds.

Joy surges through my veins, bright and buoyant. He's here. Whole. Well, almost.

My vision blurs with tears, and I hiccup in the most unladylike manner. "I'm so glad you're better."

The words aren't enough to convey the depth of my joy over his recovery.

Lucas motions for me to sit on the end of the bed. I perch there, hyper-aware of his presence as he settles on the opposite end. The distance between us feels too far, and I wonder if for him it isn't far enough.

His gaze is still that of a stranger, but his words are more friendly than yesterday. "The mate bond must be real. You're the only change in my treatment. I guess my body recognizes it somehow."

with healing, but we never finalized ours. Still, it feels good to think that my presence has

on his hand resting on the bed. I ache to reach out, to feel the warmth of his skin beneath my fingers. But I hold back, not wanting to make him uncomfortable.

lips quirk. "You're usually the one doing everything for me.

"I can see how that

else's problem. It hurts a little less knowing he's healing, though.

a strange

it is, he doesn't seem to like it. "I showered before I came," I insist,

head. "No, it's not that.

could

it this?" Lifting my wrist, I waft the bracelet

to sniff, then shakes his head. "No.

eyes, reminiscent of the

might be wrong. By the way his nose wrinkles and he recoils

He doesn't like how

my scent? Such a thing

hated Lucas, I wanted to bury myself

I shower

he says, sounding oddly distant as his nose wrinkles again. "I think it should be okay. What's your

heart drops.

The

that—but, of course, Kellan must have filled him in on recent

neck. "Beta Grey is my father,

way too good for someone who doesn't want me yet. My body and bond within me

muses. "A curious choice

choice for either of us,"

forgot about

Like it's just some random detail… We're

little phrases get me

that string of connection within me is

I can't focus on that right now.

wrong?" he asks me,

out of this

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