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.

entire experience of the party.

All of it.

burst into ugly tears, and Lucas gathers me close, holding me against his chest with soft murmurs

don’t really hear.

mind. I can feel her slipping away, probably to curl up on the couch now that Lucas is here.

what makes me cry more. I’m not even sure if it’s just today, or if

and nothing in particular, every

and relief,

I cry.

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And cry.

And cry.

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

find Lisa.

ì.

v sorry he is, how

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

this is his fault to bear.

takes it

My head pounds with the furious rhythm of dehydration. My throat is shredded from—and I cringe to

likes to watch.

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

Lucas asks after a long period

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I rest against him.

move. I’m

and I sigh, cuddling a little closer. “I want to help you find Lisa.”

but he relaxes after a moment, still stroking my hair gently.

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

ready, Ava. But I won’t stop you if you

be ready, Selene interjects.

I murmur, “I get it. Thank you.” I know, I tell

just to make myself feel better.

I’ll be ready.

if it means I have to endure more training to get the permission I need. I’ll do it.

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I can bring Lisa home.

I have no idea what I’m going to

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

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

a low murmur that rumbles through his chest and into my bones. “The

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