Tangled

Chapter 26

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27 Ava: Watched

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

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

me, a

she growls. It does him

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 of his contempt. The pain of

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bullshit.

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

for his touch, his

presence ebbs and flows. Do not let him in just because the bond tries to call you, she finally says.

you don’t count breaking into my apartment when I’m not home. Even at work, he’d stepped aside as soon

him away.

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

I need to

***

in

there’s a note

“I’m so sorry,” with Lucas‘

bottom.

3/7

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Every time I take his card, he looks me in the eyes and says, “I’m sorry. I don’t need you to answer

mean

he takes his coffee

there watching me for hours, like

It’s bizarre.

every time she sees him. I’m grateful that Lucas has

at home. Granted, he’s broken in to leave it on my

but–it’s free dinner.

not going to complain if that’s all he’s doing.

I came home to dinner, though Selene

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