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‘

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with him.

pace across the floor, my arms wrapped around my middle, hugging myself as if

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

Miriam’s trying to get in touch with

might be hiding in

think through. To process.

the floor. She watches 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.

thinking about Lucas. About the baby steps we

“I can’t.”

what you wanted to do?

No. I don’t know.” I rake a hand through my

huhhling un

ma “It’s not that

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

too perceptive for that. She

the couch. “I don’t want to lose his trust by going behind his back. But I

him everything.

if he looks at me differently?

nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could have given up

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sounds half–strangled to even admit it, and I laugh

She’s not wrong.

nothing like my parents. My

happy. I want you to be happy. Selene’s words are simple,

him

Without

mate bond based

my tongue to say

think

tugging us together, it

I want to connect with

It’s just Lucas.

cares. How he came for me.

much I run

truth deep in my heart. Our

to be

mate, even more than he’s your

fated one.

“But what if-”

build a relationship on secrets and lies. But it’s your

feels like a betrayal to put

over Lisa’s

the wrong decision.

half–convinced it is the wrong

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