Tangled

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. 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.

no way that husky is a normal

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but she doesn’t act

he chants, following behind her

than a few stares from the shifters in the area, and whispers besides.

curiosity, but I want to rip all their throats

Selene suddenly looks back at us with a distinct look of disapproval. Is

bit of her radiates her disapproval of our frustration

enforcer watching 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.

he acknowledges, immediately jogging

the door.

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little too close to the husky, but he’s already used to our bad temper and continues on, opening the

guard at all times, so there’s not need to keep it

tail held high, her hackles bristling. Ice–blue eyes narrow as she sniffs the entryway rug,

Why is she angry? Is she hurt? What’s wrong?

pull back, revealing sharp white teeth as she growls again, the sound echoing off

ears flattening back. Sorry, sorry.

a dog, remember? She

up, stupid human, my wolf snaps at me. Our mate is upset. We have to fix it.

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not our mate. Ava is. This is

the way she’s sniffing every inch of the entryway. What does

of Ava’s scent, honey and orange blossoms, along with the bitter tang of her fear.

unusual. Nothing that would warrant

She’s a dog, after all. Our senses are far more

me with his vehemence. Selene is perfect.

anyone.

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

Selene through the house,

with har hahavior amouine at mu mind Che

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investigates each room, her demeanor far too intelligent

a deep breath, Ava’s scent

whimpers, hunkering down in the

about flying her out there tonight,

wolf perks up, his excitement palpable. We can

Selene continues to burrow into

grow more pitiful by the second, tugging at something deep