Tangled

Chapter 141

141 Ava: Determined to Find Her

141 Ava: Determined to Find Her

Lucas enters like a tornado, the doors slamming a gale–force breeze into my room.

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His hair is a mess, his amber eyes focused on me as he looks me over, categorizing every detail of my

appearance. O. e IV in my arm–again, the hospital gown, the bed. All of it.

I must pass muster, because about halfway through the room, his steps slow and his shoulders relax. “Ava.”

“Lucas.”

I hold my hands out when it’s clear he isn’t sure how to greet me, after our last parting.

He gives Selene a dark stare before sitting next to my legs and grabbing my hands, leaning forward to kiss my forehead. “Are you okay?”

It’s funny–aside from feeling upset with myself and worried over Lisa, I hadn’t processed any other

emotions about the invasion.

Now, with him here, tears fill my eyes and my

shoulders shake as I remember the fear. How I was

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141 Ava: Determined to Find Her

positive I’d die by vampire. How gutted I feel with Lisa

gone.

The death of Teddy.

Of Bren.

of

All of it.

Lucas gathers me close, holding me against his chest with

don’t really hear.

can feel her slipping

sure if it’s just today, or if it’s all the years before today that’s bringing me to tears.

in particular, every wound my soul has

agony and relief, endurance and

I cry.

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And cry.

And cry.

and running his hands over my hair, assuring me he’ll do everything

find Lisa.

ì.

he is, how he should have kept me

fault for being gone, for allowing such a

this is his fault to bear.

takes it on.

dehydration. My throat is shredded from—and I cringe to

likes to

point and hooked up

Lucas asks after a long period

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rest

shoulder, but otherwise, I don’t move. I’m limp against him,

my forehead and I sigh, cuddling a little closer.

moment, still stroking my hair gently. “If Jericho thinks

not saying no outright or arguing with me,

put you into danger unless you’re ready, Ava. But I won’t stop you

you need to be ready, Selene

chest, I murmur, “I get it. Thank you.”

just to make myself feel better.

I’ll be ready.

training to get the permission I need. I’ll do it. I’ll

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I can bring Lisa home.

no idea what I’m going to tell

a while, his cheek resting on the top of my head, his arms a comforting cage around my

uncomfortable. It’s a moment of respite. A pause in this tragedy.

and into my bones. “The death toll is fifteen, with

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