Tangled

Chapter 275

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275 Ava: Visitors

"Ava." D

My head feels like it weighs a million pounds. My ears feel stuffed and woolly. And Kellan's hands. dragging me to my feet are like burning embers pressed against my skin.

"What?"

"You passed out."

Staring at him blankly, it takes a while for my brain to catch up to his words. "Oh. Shit. I guess that's one way to deal with stress; just let your body shut down.

Don't really recommend it.

and Kellan doesn't ask questions about my visit with Lucas, just escorts me back to the cottage a makes sure I'm taken care of. Brings lunch I don't want to eat and promises to check on me in

another hour or two.

Of course, lunch is out of the question. My stomach's too queasy for that. And until Sister Miriam and Selene return, I don't have a great way to get information on what happened to Lucas' wolf. I'm definitely not going to tell people he doesn't have one; the pack needs stability, not another

blow.

I'm not even sure Kellan knows.

I

The thought that Lucas may have trusted me with a little secret buoys my depressed spirits by a

millimeter or two.

he can't feel it, there's a part of him wanting to trust me.

want to see me for

Fuck.

the time he spent waiting patiently for me, delivered express mail with cash on delivery. Now it's my turn to wait

It's my second shower in hours, but

my skin is raw and angry red, as if I can wash away the

It doesn't work.

out. Dressing in the clothes I was just wearing-they're still clean.

to reset my brain and maybe

wet spots on the pillow, leaving them for me to discover as I flop from left to right, then from belly to back, struggling

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275 Ava: Visitors

moment of my encounter with Lucas. The confusion in his eyes. The way he spoke like

tangle around my legs as I flip from side to side. Minutes stretch into what feels like hours. My eyes burn with unshed tears

door startles me from my restless attempt at sleep. Before I can

gentle voice

I'm on my

across the room and

needed human contact until this moment. The solitude of the past

sweetie," she murmurs, rubbing soothing circles on my

back, wiping at my eyes. "Sorry, I just... it's been a rough

face is grim as she asks, "How are you

I admit, my voice barely

side before meeting mine

nod, holding my

Vanessa's gaze

says, "I'm so glad he's doing well.

from her pocket. She scribbles something quickly, then turns it

being watched, listened to. There might even

"Did you break down crying out of sheer relief in the hallway? I heard rumors flying around

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