Tangled

Chapter 146

146 Ava: Without His Knowledge…

146 Ava: Without His Knowledge…

Lucas watches me with concern and care, but all I can say is, “Oh.”

Some part of me had expected Mom to stay in a coma forever. Or die.

I didn’t think about her much. Ignoring her existence is easier than dealing with–well, everything.

“I would have to return to Blackwood in order to question her.” Every word is careful and measured, as though he’s not sure how I’m going to respond.

He doesn’t invite me to go. I’m not sure I want to. He probably realizes that.

Selene glances toward us, her ears flicking as she listens.

“I don’t think that’s the best idea. Your pack needs you here. They need to see their alpha.” I’m hesitant to speak up, but Selene’s watchful gaze gives me a little confidence. “Alpha Clayton is still there, isn’t he? I think he should lead the interrogation.”

It’s our first time saying his name between us and I

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can feel Lucas‘ muscles tense.

Trying to give him a little comfort, I grab his hand, threading our fingers together. A silent message that I’m still here. That I’ve already made my choice.

My heart hurts when I realize how little I’ve really thought about the damage I’ve done to this man.

He relaxes, drawing me closer, his thumb rubbing against the back of my hand. “You’re right. I’ll call him.”

It’s amazing how warm my heart feels, knowing that I’ve given Lucas a little peace of mind, with a hint of my heart.

I’ve wasted so much time worrying about his

intentions. Worrying about being trapped in a gilded

cage.

Being brave is easier than I thought it would be.

He brings our joined hands to his lips, pressing a gentle kiss against them. “I have to meet with Kellan and discuss everything, but I’ll keep you updated. I

promise.”

***

The front door closes with a soft click, and Lucas‘

10:06

Without

with

middle, hugging myself as if that’ll hold all the

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

to get in touch with me.

father might be hiding in a city

lot to think through. To process.

me pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t you summon Sister Miriam and see if you can get some answers? That might help you.

pause mid–step, thinking about Lucas. About

“I can’t.”

Isn’t that what you

know.” I rake a hand through

huhhling un

ma “It’s not that

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

not a question. Selene’s too perceptive for

“I don’t want to lose his trust by going behind his back. But I can’t risk Lisa’s life over him, either.”

tell him everything.

me differently? What if he doesn’t want

my leg with her nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could have given up on you a long time ago.

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to even admit it, and

little. She’s

despite everything. He’s nothing like my

you to be happy. Selene’s words are simple, but my

call him my

Without

bond based on fate or choice?

tongue to say fate, of

I think

bond insistently tugging

reason I want to connect with him.

It’s just Lucas.

How he came for

I run from

decide, feeling the truth deep in my heart. Our fated bond drives us

to be with

he is your chosen mate, even more than

fated one.

“But what if-”

on secrets and lies. But it’s your

betrayal to put my bond

Lisa’s life.

the wrong

half–convinced it is the

Without His

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