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.

wrapped around my middle, hugging myself as if that’ll hold all the broken pieces inside of me together.

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

get

in

lot to think

the floor. She watches me pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why

Lucas. About the baby steps we managed

“I can’t.”

not? Isn’t that what you wanted to do?

No. I don’t know.” I rake a

un inside mo

“It’s not that

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

perceptive for

by

tell him everything.

me differently? What if he doesn’t want me

nudges my leg with her nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could have

1

half–strangled to even admit it, and I

little. She’s not wrong.

despite everything. He’s nothing like my parents.

happy. Selene’s words are simple,

call him my

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bond based

on the tip of my tongue to say fate, of course. But

I think

our bond insistently tugging us together, it

the reason I want to connect with

It’s just Lucas.

cares. How he came for me.

much I run from his feelings.

feeling the truth deep in my heart. Our fated bond drives us together, but

to be

mate, even more

fated one.

“But what if-”

can’t build a relationship on secrets and lies. But

a betrayal to put my bond with

Lisa’s

it’s the

half–convinced it is the wrong

Without His

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