Tangled

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LUCAS

Selene follows us to the Blackwood pack lands, only veering off once we get close to Ava’s family home.

She refuses to listen when I try to herd her back in the direction of the alpha’s home, slipping around my besotted wolf to trot her way into the front yard, inspecting every inch.

She won’t talk to me, my wolf whines pathetically in my head.

Fuck, is that what I sound like when I complain to him?

I hope not. He sounds like a lovesick teenager. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Why won’t she speak to me? It must be your fault. She’s mad at you. I told you not to reject our mate.

Again, with the me–blaming. I already know it’s my fault; he doesn’t have to rub it in. She’s a dog, not a wolf. She’s not talking to you because she can’t. But my own explanation sounds… wrong.

There’s no way that husky is a normal dog.

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103 Lucas Bring Her Home

103 Lucas: Bring Her Home

LUCAS

Selene follows us to the Blackwood pack lands, only veering off once we get close to Ava’s family home.

She refuses to listen when I try to herd her back in the direction of the alpha’s home, slipping around my besotted wolf to trot her way into the front yard, inspecting every inch.

She won’t talk to me, my wolf whines pathetically in my head.

Fuck, is that what I sound like when I complain to him?

I hope not. He sounds like a lovesick teenager.

Why won’t she speak to me? It must be your fault. She’s mad at you. I told you not to reject our mate.

Again, with the me–blaming. I already know it’s my fault; he doesn’t have to rub it in. She’s a dog, not a wolf. She’s not talking to you because she can’t. But my own explanation sounds… wrong.

way that husky is a normal

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but she doesn’t act like

he

whispers besides. None of them know why we’re stalking a half–starved domestic dog in

to rip all their

back at us with a distinct look of disapproval. Is that

like a dog, and yet every bit of her radiates

us. One of mine. You. Go open the doors for her. Every single one. I’m not sure what she’s looking for, but let her search.

acknowledges, immediately jogging for

the door.

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when he gets a little too close to the husky, but he’s already used to our

all times, so there’s not need to

hackles bristling. Ice–blue eyes narrow as she sniffs the entryway

with concern. Why is she angry? Is she hurt?

me. Did she hear that? Her lips pull back, revealing sharp white teeth as she growls again, the sound echoing off the high ceilings.

his ears flattening back. Sorry, sorry. Don’t be mad. We’re here to

snort inwardly. She’s a dog, remember?

snaps at me. Our mate

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mate? I shake my head. She’s not our mate. Ava is.

she’s sniffing every inch of the entryway.

cleaner, the musty smell of the rug. Traces of Ava’s scent, honey and orange blossoms, along with the bitter tang of her fear. It raises my hackles,

would

nose must be inferior to ours, I muse. She’s a dog, after all. Our senses are far

wolf snarls, startling me with his vehemence. Selene is perfect. She’s not inferior

anyone.

me aback. He’s not usually this hostile when he’s angry with me. Annoyed, sure. Frustrated, definitely.

follow Selene through the house, my wolf’s

amouine at mu mind Che

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she investigates each room, her demeanor far too intelligent for a mere dog. It’s

She leaps onto the bed, rolling and whining amidst the sheets. I can’t help but take a deep breath, Ava’s scent flooding my senses. Honey and orange blossoms, tinged with the faint trace of her fear.

needs Ava, my wolf whimpers, hunkering down in the doorway. We have to take her

already thinking about flying her out there

excitement palpable. We can see Ava too!

as Selene continues to burrow

the second,