Tangled

Chapter 272

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272 Ava: Self-Care

"Ava?"

My eyes snap open, heart racing as I jolt upright in the armchair. Kellan's face swims into focus, his brows pulled together with concern. For a moment, I'm disoriented, the remnants of a dream clinging to the edges of my consciousness.

*I... what happened?" I mumble, rubbing my eyes. The cottage comes into focus around me, and I remember where I am.

Fell asleep on the armchair while meditating. Oops.

Kellan crouches beside me, his voice low. "You fell asleep here. Are you okay?"

My neck is stiff from the awkward position. Rolling my shoulders, I try to work out the kink. "How long was I out?"

"If you went to bed as soon as I left, it's been about four hours."

I guess that's fine. Daylight is streaming through the windows, so I hop out of the chair with

excitement. "Can we see Lucas?"

Kellan holds up a hand. "Whoa, slow down. Visiting hours don't start for a couple more hours. I brought you some clothes and breakfast." He jerks a finger behind him at the table. "Figured you'd want a shower and to get..." He waves his hands vaguely over his body. "Presentable."

Oh.

That's a good idea, too.

"Thanks."

he adds, "Don't forget to eat. I have a few things to do, but I'll be

"Got it."

The shower is amazing.

and conditioner that

of large and hang off my frame like I'm a hobo, but hey. I'm a

hang free and wild with a bit of natural curl and a lot of frizz. Unfortunately,

Oh, well.

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is fluttering, making it hard

of the compound, rolling hills stretch as far as the eye can see. In the light of dawn, it's beautiful and

Peaceful.

Serene.

like the chaos

Lucas.

pain through my chest. I take a sip of coffee, hoping

if the bond we share means nothing to him now? If the wolves can't seem to connect with him as alpha, does that mean our bond

now?

mind, each one more terrifying than the

need my strength for whatever comes next. The flavors barely register as

running about, no sounds of training or daily life. It's as if the entire world is holding its breath, waiting for something to happen. Or maybe that's just me, projecting my own anxiety onto my

again, we're in the middle

of the runes I've been studying. Magic. Another complication in an already complex situation. I close my eyes, trying to sense that elusive string of

out of reach.

want

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