Tangled

Chapter 26

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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 comforting feeling after an awful day, as she pads over to the couch to take a nap.

You did well today. You’re progressing rapidly, as I knew you would.

I nod, offering a weary smile. “Thanks. I feel like a truck hit me, but in a good way, you know?”

A low chuckle reverberates through our bond. Rest, my

human. You’ve earned it.

Peeling off my sweat–drenched clothes, I make my way to the bathroom, the promise of a hot shower

beckoning me. As the water cascades over my aching muscles, I allow my mind to drift, replaying the events of the day.

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And inevitably, my thoughts turn to him.

Lucas.

Just the mere thought of his name sends a shiver down my spine, a heady mixture of longing and resentment coiling deep within me. I can still see the intensity in his golden eyes, the way his gaze seemed to strip me bare.

Unbidden, my body responds to the memory, a

core. I curse inwardly, hating the way he still has this effect on me, even after everything that

over me, a cool

trash, she growls. It does him no good to come around now, begging for

heel of his contempt. The pain of that rejection still lingers, a raw, festering wound that refuses to heal. The ache will never go away. Stupid fated

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bullshit.

rinsing the shampoo from my hair. “Believe

me yearns for his touch, his embrace, his

to call you, she finally says. You are worth

a deep breath, I push him from my mind. He hasn’t done anything to me in weeks, if you don’t count breaking into my apartment when I’m not home. Even at

him away.

he isn’t dangerous. Well–not

I need

***

in an odd

note

so sorry,” with Lucas‘ signature at the

bottom.

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around lunch every day at work. He orders. something different each time. Every time I take his card, he looks me in the eyes and says, “I’m sorry. I don’t need

I mean

then he takes his coffee and leaves.

me for hours, like the

It’s bizarre.

him. I’m grateful that Lucas has yet to realize she’s anything more than dog.

night, there’s a warm dinner waiting for me at home. Granted, he’s broken in

but–it’s free dinner.

going to complain if that’s all he’s doing. Clearly

came home to dinner, though Selene announced

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