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

in my core. I curse inwardly, hating the way he still

washes over me, a

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

striking a chord deep within me. She’s right, of course. Lucas had his chance, and he squandered it, crushing my heart beneath the heel

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bullshit.

I murmur, rinsing the shampoo from my hair. “Believe me, I haven’t forgotten.” And yet,

for his touch, his embrace,

tries to call you, she finally says. You are worth

weeks, if you don’t count breaking into my apartment when

him away.

far, he isn’t dangerous. Well–not that

heart, though… That, I need to guard carefully.

***

next week passes in an odd manner.

morning, there’s a note on my apartment door.

so sorry,” with Lucas‘ signature

bottom.

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He orders. something different each time. Every time I take his card, he looks me in the eyes

mean it.”

his coffee and

for hours, like

It’s bizarre.

grumbles in the back of my head every time she sees him. I’m grateful

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

but–it’s free dinner.

he’s doing. Clearly I

dog food the first time I came home to dinner, though Selene announced

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