Tangled

Chapter 288

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288 Ava: Healed

Lucas motions toward his arms and legs with a wry smile. "I guess my healing came back with a vengeance." That's an understatement.

My heart pounds as I rush a few feet forward, stopping short at the foot of the bed as I drink him

In.

Alive. Well. Healed.

The strong alpha I remember, even if he doesn't know me anymore.

"Can L... would it be okay if I looked you over?" All the confidence I projected at that receptionist from earlier is gone, and I'm timid in front of my mate, this man with my heart in his hands.

He surprises me by standing up beside the bed, a low chuckle stirring my heart and tear ducts. into production. A slow circle, arms raised, as if showing himself off.

Steady,

Confident.

No trace of the injuries that had left him bedridden.

The familiar planes of his face soften with a lopsided smile that squeezes my heart. I ache to touch him, to assure myself this isn't another dream that will evaporate like mist.

His golden eyes are clear, no longer marred by the hint of pain. The broad shoulders I once clung to stand straight, unbowed by suffering. His skin is unblemished, no longer marred by recent wounds. Joy surges through my veins, bright and buoyant. He's here. Whole. Well, almost.

My vision blurs with tears, and I hiccup in the most unladylike manner. "I'm so glad you're better.

The words aren't enough to convey the depth of my joy over his recovery.

Lucas motions for me to sit on the end of the bed. I perch there, hyper-aware of his presence as he settles on the opposite end. The distance between us feels too far, and I wonder if for him it isn't far enough.

His gaze is still that of a stranger, but his words are more friendly than yesterday. "The mate bond must be real. You're the only change in my treatment. I guess my body recognizes it

somehow.

ours. Still, it feels good to think that my presence has somehow

My eyes

But I hold back, not wanting to make him uncomfortable. He may acknowledge our bond now, but he doesn't know me. Not really.

here helped at all, I'm just thankful to have finally done something for you. My lips quirk. "You're usually the one doing everything for me. It's odd to have the shoe on the other

brow furrows, a strange

Whatever it is, he doesn't seem to like it. "I showered before I came, I insist, my voice higher than usual. "I'm

what could have changed. Maybe the bracelet

me?

this?" Lifting my wrist, I waft the bracelet in

leans forward to sniff, then shakes his head. "No. Something else.

of the way Lucas used to look at me.

might be wrong. By the way his nose wrinkles and he recoils back just a

doesn't like how

my mate dislike my scent? Such a thing

Lucas, I wanted

Should I

sounding oddly distant as his nose wrinkles again. "I think

heart drops. "Ava. Ava

Grey. The Blackwood

have filled him in on recent history and the current pack situation.

is heavy on my neck. "Beta Grey

to rest his arm against it. Casual. Powerful. Looking way too good for someone who doesn't want me yet. My body and bond within me

he muses. "A curious

connection. No choice for either of us, I remind him, and

I forgot

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it's just some

letting these little phrases get me

my itching is back, and that string

on that right now.

he asks me, studying

I'm sure you're

said anything about you breaking out of this room? I'm

I wonder what landmine I've walked into. "We haven't

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