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.

way that husky is a

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smells like a dog, but she doesn’t act

mate mate mate mate mate, he chants, following behind her with utmost devotion.

a few stares from the shifters in the area, and whispers besides. None of them

blame them for their curiosity, but I want to rip all

and Selene suddenly looks back at us with a distinct look of disapproval. Is that possible?

of her radiates her disapproval of our frustration

an enforcer watching us. One of mine. You. Go open the doors for her. Every single one. I’m not sure

acknowledges, immediately jogging for

the door.

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husky, but he’s already used to our bad temper and continues

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

with purpose, her fluffy white tail held high, her hackles bristling. Ice–blue eyes narrow as she

angry, my wolf observes with concern. Why is she angry? Is she hurt? What’s wrong?

Her lips pull back, revealing sharp white teeth as she

flattening back. Sorry, sorry. Don’t

snort inwardly. She’s a dog, remember? She can’t understand

stupid human, my wolf snaps at me. Our mate is upset. We have

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head. She’s not our mate. Ava is. This is just

on the way she’s sniffing every inch of the entryway.

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

Nothing that would warrant Selene’s

inferior to ours, I muse. She’s a dog,

his vehemence. Selene is perfect. She’s not

anyone.

aback. He’s not usually this hostile when he’s

follow Selene through the house, my

with har hahavior amouine

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she investigates each room, her demeanor far too intelligent for a

agitation peaks. 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. It

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

already thinking about flying her out there tonight, I assure

wolf perks up, his excitement palpable.

as Selene continues to burrow

second, tugging