Tangled

Chapter 146

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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

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with

arms wrapped around my middle, hugging myself as if that’ll hold all the broken pieces

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

trying to get in

in

to think through.

watches me pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t you summon Sister

pause mid–step, thinking about Lucas. About the baby steps we

“I can’t.”

what you wanted

I don’t know.” I rake a hand through my hair,

huhhling un inside mo

ma “It’s not that

16:08

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

too perceptive for that. She sees

sinking back onto the couch. “I don’t want to lose his trust by

him everything.

he looks at me differently?

my leg with her nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could have

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sounds half–strangled to even admit it, and

She’s not

He’s nothing like my parents. My family.

I want you to be happy.

him my

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mate bond based

my tongue to say

think back.

bond insistently tugging us together,

I want to connect

It’s just Lucas.

he came for me.

I run from his feelings.

my heart. Our fated bond drives us together,

be with

your chosen mate, even more than

fated one.

“But what if-”

and lies. But it’s your choice. I will

like a betrayal to put

Lisa’s

it’s the wrong

it is the

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