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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..."

happen in a few

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be in a few

can't reconcile the thought of Lisa being in danger for that long without help.

need to do

I do." I just don't agree with it. Knowing that, I can't quite meet his eyes. Having a relationship with Lucas is

the right answer is, but I don't like the options.

remember? I'm not shutting you out. I'm not stopping you from saving her. We just need to take it one step at a time, and not rush ourselves.

Kellan's-"

his gaze

up a little straighter, and this time the conversation ends quickly. "How quickly can you be packed?" he asks,

"Now."

he's back. "Your mother isn't talking. She won't

Mom.

her, focused only on

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the option I'd choose

up what she needs. We'll

ask

recovering." Lucas points out.

health over this."

"That's fine. I

"I

a tragedy, and they need their alpha." Reaching out, I grab his hand. "Send Kellan with me. He'll keep

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

relax slightly. "I need to talk to Clayton, too. About us. I haven't really done it, and he deserves a

his lips, dropping a soft kiss against the back of it.

back from saying the

between us, I reach out to touch his face, my fingers brushing against the harsh stubble on

Ava: Their

dark circles beneath

can see the exhaustion,

he's here with

the insanity of

me or making

leans into my touch like a man starved of affection, his eyes. drifting closed as he lets

gentle kiss. He shudders, his hand coming up to cup the back

Tender. Sweet. Peaceful.

A moment for lovers.

heart. But in doing so, I've hurt

this right, as much as

need to

Can I do that?

other arm wraps around my waist as he stands, the angle of our kiss deepening as he yanks me

mouth slanting against mine, his tongue invading my warmth, his hand tugging my head back

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