Tangled

Chapter 146

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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

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

to get in

father might be hiding in a city of vampires.

a lot to think through.

a hole through the floor. She watches me pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t you summon

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

“I can’t.”

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

don’t know.” I rake a hand

un inside

ma “It’s

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

Selene’s too perceptive for that. She sees right through

couch. “I don’t want to lose his trust by

him

he looks at me differently? What if he doesn’t want me anymore?”

her nose, her fur soft against my skin. He could have given up

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sounds half–strangled to even admit it, and I

little. She’s not

everything. He’s nothing like

want you to be happy.

always call him my

Without

mate bond based on fate or choice?

the tip of my tongue to say fate, of

think back.

tugging us together, it

reason I want to connect with him.

It’s just Lucas.

came for

how much I run from his

in my heart. Our

be with

is your chosen mate, even more than

fated one.

“But what if-”

and lies. But it’s your choice. I

a betrayal to put

Lisa’s

it’s the wrong decision.

is the wrong

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