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.

myself

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

get

be hiding in a

a lot to think

distracted from her show. Why don’t you summon Sister Miriam and see if you can get some answers?

mid–step, thinking about Lucas. About the baby

“I can’t.”

what you

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

un inside mo

“It’s

16:08

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

a question. Selene’s too perceptive for that. She sees

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

him

voice cracks. “What if he looks at me differently? What if

moment. Then she nudges my leg with her nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could

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admit it, and I

She’s

despite everything. He’s nothing

to be happy. Selene’s words are simple, but my heart

call him my

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bond based

the tip of my tongue to

I think back.

our bond insistently tugging us together, it

want to connect with

It’s just Lucas.

How he came for me. How he’s been

matter how much I run from

Our fated bond drives us

to be with

mate, even more than

fated one.

“But what if-”

on secrets and lies. But

like a betrayal to put my

Lisa’s life.

it’s the wrong decision.

actually half–convinced it is

Without His

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