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‘

10:06

Without

disappears with

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

Mom’s awake.

Lisa’s gone.

Vampires attacked.

trying to get in touch

might be hiding in a city of vampires.

think through.

She watches me pace, her attention distracted from her show.

about Lucas. About the baby steps

“I can’t.”

Isn’t that what you wanted to do?

know.” I rake a hand through

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ma “It’s

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simple.”

Because of Lucas.

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

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

tell him everything.

looks at me differently?

her fur soft against

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sounds half–strangled to even admit it, and I

little. She’s not

despite everything. He’s nothing

makes you happy. I want you to be happy.

call him my

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your mate bond based

tongue to say

think back.

bond insistently tugging us

I want

It’s just Lucas.

cares. How he came for me. How he’s

matter how much I

the truth deep in my heart. Our fated bond drives us together, but it’s not why

to be

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

fated one.

“But what if-”

But

a betrayal to put my bond

over Lisa’s

it’s the wrong decision.

actually half–convinced it is the

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