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

disappears with him.

my middle, hugging myself as if that’ll hold all the broken pieces inside of me

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

Miriam’s trying to get in touch

be hiding in a city of vampires.

to think through.

hole through the floor. She watches me pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t

pause mid–step, thinking about Lucas. About the

“I can’t.”

not? Isn’t that what

know.” I rake a hand through

huhhling un

“It’s

16:08

3/8

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

for

back onto the couch. “I don’t want to lose his trust by going behind his back. But I can’t risk Lisa’s

tell him

he looks at me differently? What

her nose, her fur soft against my skin.

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sounds half–strangled to even admit it, and

She’s not

here, despite everything. He’s nothing like my parents.

you to be happy. Selene’s words are

always call him

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based

of my tongue to

I think

bond insistently tugging us together, it

I want to

It’s just Lucas.

came

much I

deep in my heart. Our fated bond drives us together, but

be

is your chosen mate, even more than he’s your

fated one.

“But what if-”

lies. But it’s your choice. I will be here, regardless.

betrayal to put my bond

over Lisa’s life.

the

half–convinced it is the

Without His Knowledge.

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