Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 289

Chapter 289 Ava: Who He Is

The way Lucas watches me is terrifying.

Terrifying, because there's finally interest in his gaze.

I don't want to hold hope, because every time I have even the glimmer of it, he says something that crushes my heart. The way he doesn't even recognize our fated bond kills me. It's yearning, aching in my chest, wanting me to go to him. To claim him. To shake and scream until he remembers all the pain and all the joy between us.

Instead, I sit there, scratching more vigorously at my arms, and the string inside of me tugs harder, as if trying to get my attention. I ignore it.

"Your scent."

Glancing at Lucas, who stops talking mid-sentence, I sniff discreetly in the direction of my armpits. Did I forget to scrub? He keeps talking about my smell.

"Do I stink that bad?"

"It's getting stronger," he confirms, his voice husky.

Maybe this is his way of getting me to leave again. "Do you want me to go?"

"No."

Oh. Never mind, then.

My heart dances at that denial, though, raising hope high on a flag pole and waving it at the walls I've tried desperately to construct around my heart.

he says, shifting his weight as his eyes never leave me. They're

he finally recognizing

That would be great.

and campfire smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back to when he'd found me, after

the Gala. I wanted nothing to do with you, but you stuck around anyway. You were determined, and I was just afraid you'd leave me again. Change your

those early days. "You'd break into my apartment while I was at work. Spread your

brow furrows slightly, but he remains silent,

can be so sweet sometimes," I continue, my voice barely above a whisper. "And awkward too. It's endearing, really. The way you bend over backwards to keep

times. "You saved me from my family, Lucas. You're the first person to ever

he's been through because

you so much," I admit, my voice cracking slightly. "I can't even begin to understand how you can be so strong, so secure in your

golden gaze never leaves

me like I'm a complete stranger. He's starting to see me, even if

life is forcing me to repay a debt," I say, the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were

grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet room, but I have no idea what he's

* * *

"How'd it go?"

as soon as I walk through the door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief that fated mates

know. Every so often, I think he's getting a hint of the

tuna sandwich and a pitiful handful of

extra hungry," she admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure when you'd come home, so I

like a punch to the gut. Is this really home now? It feels temporary, but our home isn't ours any longer.

my appetite suddenly gone. "It's fine.

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