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

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

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

trying to get

hiding in a

a lot to think through. To

pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t you

Lucas. About the baby

“I can’t.”

not? Isn’t that what

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 sees right through

trust by

tell him

if he looks at me differently? What if

a long moment. Then she nudges my leg with her nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could have given up on you

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even admit it, and I laugh

little. She’s

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

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

him my ex–fated.”

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bond based on fate or

my tongue to say fate, of course. But

think

insistently tugging us together,

I want

It’s just Lucas.

came for me.

matter how much I run from his

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

to be

is your chosen mate, even

fated one.

“But what if-”

build a relationship on secrets and lies. But it’s your choice. I will be here,

so, it feels like a betrayal to put

Lisa’s

it’s the

it is the wrong

Without

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