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‘

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disappears with

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

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

to get in touch

in a

think through.

hole through 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

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

“I can’t.”

what you wanted

I rake a hand through my

un inside mo

ma “It’s

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

perceptive for that. She sees

to lose his trust by going behind his back. But I can’t

him

looks at me differently? What

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

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half–strangled to even admit it, and

little. She’s not

He’s nothing like

be happy. Selene’s

always call him

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based on fate or choice?

of my tongue to say fate,

think back.

tugging

reason I want to connect with him.

It’s just Lucas.

came for me.

much I

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

be with him.

chosen mate, even more

fated one.

“But what if-”

lies. But

like a betrayal

Lisa’s life.

it’s the wrong decision.

half–convinced it is the wrong

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