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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disappears with him.

arms wrapped around my middle, hugging myself as if that’ll hold all

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

get in touch

be hiding in a city of vampires.

think

pace, her attention distracted from her show. Why don’t you summon Sister Miriam and see if

about Lucas. About

“I can’t.”

what you wanted to

I rake a hand through my

un inside mo

“It’s

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

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

trust by going behind his back. But

tell him

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

is quiet 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

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even admit it, and I laugh

little. She’s not

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

happy. I want you to be happy. Selene’s

call him

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mate bond based on fate

the tip of my tongue

I think

bond insistently tugging us together,

want

It’s just Lucas.

he cares. How he came for

no matter how much I run from his feelings.

I decide, feeling the truth deep in my heart. Our

be with

your chosen mate, even more than he’s your

fated one.

“But what if-”

a relationship on secrets and lies. But it’s your choice. I will be here,

so, it feels like a betrayal to put my bond

over Lisa’s

the

it is

Without His Knowledge.

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