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.

experience of

All of it.

ugly tears, and Lucas gathers me close, holding me against his chest with soft murmurs and reassurances that

don’t really hear.

can feel her slipping away, probably to curl up on the couch now

even sure if it’s just today, or if it’s all the

particular, every wound my soul has borne.

and relief, endurance and exhaustion.

I cry.

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And cry.

And cry.

him, whispering soft nothings in my ear and running his hands over my hair, assuring me he’ll do everything

find Lisa.

ì.

i v sorry he is, how he

for being gone, for allowing such a tragedy to happen.

is his fault

he takes it on.

ache with every blink. My head pounds with the furious rhythm of dehydration. My throat is shredded from—and

likes to watch.

came in at some point and hooked up a bag of fluids at Lucas‘ quiet

Lucas asks

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rest against him.

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

against my forehead and I sigh, cuddling a little closer. “I want to help you find

he relaxes after a moment, still stroking my hair gently. “If Jericho thinks you’re ready, I will allow it.”

saying no outright or arguing with me, and that lifts my

But I won’t stop

need to be

against his chest, I murmur, “I get it. Thank you.” I know,

won’t risk Lisa’s life just to make myself feel

I’ll be ready.

get the permission

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I can bring Lisa home.

I have no idea what I’m going to tell her parents.

his cheek resting on

stretches, but it’s not uncomfortable. It’s a moment of respite. A

he speaks, his voice a low murmur that rumbles through his chest and into

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