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‘

10:06

Without

with him.

pace across the floor, my arms wrapped around my middle, hugging myself

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

Miriam’s trying to get in touch

in a

to think through. To process.

through the floor. She watches me pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t you summon Sister Miriam and see if you can get some answers?

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

“I can’t.”

Isn’t that what you wanted to

I don’t know.” I rake a hand through my hair,

huhhling un

ma “It’s

16:08

3/8

Without His

simple.”

Because of Lucas.

not a question. Selene’s too perceptive for that. She sees

trust by going behind his back. But I

tell him

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

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

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half–strangled to even admit it, and I

She’s not

still here, despite everything. He’s nothing like my parents. My

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

always call him

Without

your mate bond based

on the tip of my tongue

I think

tugging us together, it

reason I want to connect

It’s just Lucas.

cares. How he came for me. How he’s been

I run from his feelings.

heart. Our

be with him.

mate, even more than he’s

fated one.

“But what if-”

secrets and lies. But

so, it feels like a betrayal to put my

over Lisa’s

it’s the

actually half–convinced it is

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