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.

a part of him wanting to trust me.

want to see me for the rest of the

Fuck.

delivered express mail with cash on delivery. Now it's

pink. It's my second shower in hours, but I can't shake

skin is raw and angry red, as if I can wash away the memory of Lucas staring at

It doesn't work.

out. Dressing in the clothes I was

reset my brain and maybe wake up and find

discover as I flop from left to right, then from belly

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275 Ava: Visitors

moment of my encounter with Lucas. The confusion

tangle around my legs as I flip from side to side. Minutes stretch into what feels like hours.

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

Vanessa's gentle voice

I'm on my

practically flying across

of the past few

rubbing soothing circles on my

"Sorry, I just... it's been a rough

is grim as she asks, "How are

I admit, my voice barely above

side before meeting mine again. "About Alpha,

holding

Vanessa's gaze

to the front door, then to the windows. Her voice rises slightly as she says, "I'm so glad he's doing well.

her pocket. She scribbles something quickly, then turns it so I can read: / know about his memory

might even be a traitor somewhere. We can't talk

asks, "Did you break down crying out of sheer relief in the

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