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154 Ava: Their Connection (1)

My face falls, but he reaches out, cupping my cheek with one warm hand. "I'm furious that you put yourself in danger. That's all." Well, that's fair.

But I'd do it again. In a heartbeat. No matter what he thinks.

His eyes narrow. "You're thinking that you'd do it again, aren't you?" Suspicion laces his voice.

Maybe avoiding the question is better than answering it. "Where do we go from here?"

"With what?" His thumb rubs over my cheek, his golden eyes dark as he watches me.

"Everything. Lisa. The vampires. My powers."

He sighs. "I don't know. It's a lot to think about."

When his hand drops from my face, I'm disappointed by the absence of his warmth. Still, I try to focus on what's important. "Have you ever heard of the Mad Prince before?"

"No." Lucas frowns. "Unfortunately, we don't know a lot about vampires and the Unregistered cities. A few basic things, but we've become complacent in the overall peace of the world. I'm going to have to fix tha

"How?"

His head shakes slightly, and his eyes look a little unfocused. He's probably talking to Kellan through the pack link again, so I wait patiently for him to finish.

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154 Ava. Thoir Connection (1)

"It's dangerous to send scouts to the Unregistered city," he murmurs. "Few make it back alive."

His words are a shock, and my hands grow cold. I understand that I'm a little sheltered, but I've watched enough human news to know a few things. I had no idea the relationship with vampires was that fraught. "There are humans who live in the Unregistered cities. Plenty of people come and go through them-they are a modern city like any other. Internet, stores, cars. But they don't welcome most shifters."

I hesitate, thinking back on my conversation with Sister Miriam. "It sounds like they do some business with rogue wolves."

"Yes." He frowns. "That doesn't help us, though."

No, but if I work with Sister Miriam...

But by the look on Lucas' face, I don't think that's going to be an option in his mind.

Of course not.

Isn't Selene supposed to be watching TV?

I can still hear you two, you know.

"Ava." His voice grabs my attention, as he grips my hands tightly. "I need you to promise me that you aren't going to see Sister Miriam without talking to me first."

"Lucas..."

Lisa isn't going to happen in a

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be in a

can't reconcile the thought of Lisa being in danger

But we need to do this safely. You

just don't agree with it. Knowing that, I can't quite meet his eyes. Having

answer is, but I

stopping you from saving her. We just need to

Kellan's-"

goes silent, his gaze unfocused

little straighter, and this time the conversation ends quickly. "How quickly can

"Now."

a few minutes, he's

Mom.

forgotten about her, focused only

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seeing her again would be the option I'd choose at any

Vanessa's packing up what she needs. We'll head to the airport in

ask

still recovering." Lucas points out.

health over this."

enough. "That's fine.

looking torn. "I should come with

be here for your pack. You've suffered a tragedy, and they need their alpha." Reaching out, I grab his hand. "Send Kellan

too. And... Clayton." Lucas watches me with caution. "Clayton is a good

"I need

hand to his lips, dropping a soft kiss

are strained, as if he's holding himself back from saying the words he really

his face, my fingers brushing against the harsh stubble on his

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circles beneath his

the exhaustion, the toll

here with me, putting me

the insanity

me or making me

a man starved of affection, his eyes. drifting closed as he lets out

kiss. He shudders, his hand coming

Tender. Sweet. Peaceful.

A moment for lovers.

in doing so, I've hurt him too. Damaged

right,

need to match

Can I do that?

my waist as he stands, the angle of our kiss deepening as he yanks me flush

mine, his tongue invading my

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