Tangled

Chapter 146

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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

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with him.

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

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

trying to get

hiding in

lot to think through. To process.

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

Lucas. About the baby steps

“I can’t.”

what you

I don’t know.” I rake a

un

ma “It’s not

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

not a question. Selene’s too perceptive for that. She

onto the couch. “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.

if he looks at me differently? What if

long moment. Then she nudges my leg with her nose, her fur soft against my

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sounds half–strangled to even admit it, and

little. She’s not wrong.

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

be happy. Selene’s words

always call him my

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your mate bond based on

of my tongue to say fate, of course.

I think back.

bond insistently tugging us

reason I want to connect with

It’s just Lucas.

cares. How he came for me. How he’s

no matter how much I run

in my heart. Our fated bond drives us together, but it’s not

be

is your chosen mate, even more than

fated one.

“But what if-”

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

betrayal to put my

over Lisa’s

the wrong

half–convinced it is the wrong decision.

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