Tangled

Chapter 289

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289 Ava: Who He Is

The way Lucas watches me is terrifying,

Terrifying, because there's finally interest in his gaze.

I don't want to hold hope, because every time I have even the glimmer of it, he says something that crushes my heart. The way he doesn't even recognize our fated bond kills me. It's yearning aching in my chest, wanting me to go to him. To claim him. To shake and scream until he

remembers all the pain and all the joy between us.

Instead, I sit there, scratching more vigorously at my arms, and the string inside of me tugst harder, as if trying to get my attention. I ignore it.

""Your scent."

Glancing at Lucas, who stops talking mid-sentence, I sniff discreetly in the direction of my armpits. Did I forget to scrub? He keeps talking about my smell. "Do I stink that bad?"

"It's getting stronger, he confirms, his voice husky.

Maybe this is his way of getting me to leave again. "Do you want me to go?"

"No."

Oh. Never mind, then.

My heart dances at that denial, though, raising hope high on a flag pole and waving it at the walls I've tried desperately to construct around my heart.

his weight as his eyes never leave me. They're golden

finally

That would be great.

senses, and I'm transported back

meeting his. "After the Gala. I wanted nothing to do with you, but you stuck around anyway. You

tugs at my lips as I remember those early days. "You'd break into my apartment while I

but he remains silent, listening

be so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice barely above a

Ava: Who

endearing, really. The way you bend over backwards to keep me happy,

darker times. "You saved me from my family, Lucas. You're the first person to

of everything he's done for me, everything he's been through because of me, settles heavy on

can't even begin to understand how you can be so

especially after... after all

you away.

golden gaze never leaves

me like I'm a complete stranger. He's starting to see me, even if he doesn't see his fated mate.

forcing me to repay a debt, I say, the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were

fall silent, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet room, but I have

"How'd it go?"

walk through the door, her

all.

so casual that just destroys every last hope I've ever held." Lisa hands me a

"Wasn't sure when you'd

home now? It feels temporary, but our home isn't ours any longer. What does it look like

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