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‘

10:06

Without

with him.

middle, hugging myself as

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

get in

might be hiding in a city of

think through. To

show. Why don’t you summon Sister Miriam and see if you can get some answers? That might

Lucas. About the baby

“I can’t.”

that what you wanted to

I rake a hand

un inside mo

“It’s not

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

question. Selene’s too perceptive for that.

groan, sinking back 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

at me differently? What

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

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admit

She’s not

He’s nothing like my

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

him

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bond based on fate or

the tip of my tongue to say

I think

insistently tugging

the reason I want to connect

It’s just Lucas.

How he came

matter how much I run from his

the truth deep in my heart. Our fated bond drives us together, but it’s

to be with

is your chosen mate, even more than he’s your

fated one.

“But what if-”

relationship on secrets and lies. But it’s your

betrayal to

over Lisa’s

it’s the wrong decision.

half–convinced it is the wrong decision.

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