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.

shifting his weight as his eyes never leave me. They're golden and intense, different from the way he looked at me when I

finally recognizing the

That would be great.

smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood.

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 mind at any time. But you never once blamed me

lips as I remember those early days. "You'd break into my apartment while I was at work.

but he remains silent, listening

be so sweet sometimes," I continue, my voice barely above a whisper. "And awkward too.

saved me from my family, Lucas. You're the

weight of everything he's done for me, everything he's

you can be so strong, so secure in your love,

gaze never leaves

not my Lucas, but at least he isn't staring at me like I'm a complete stranger. He's starting to see me, even if he doesn't see

me to repay a debt," I say, the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were always there, waiting for me to turn to you. And now... now the tables

in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound

* * *

"How'd it go?"

on me as soon as I walk through the door, her eyes

memory of his eyes burning into me. "I don't know. Every so often, I think he's getting a

plate with half a tuna sandwich and a pitiful handful of chips.

admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure

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

lunch, my appetite suddenly gone. "It's fine.

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