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.

says, shifting his weight as his eyes never leave me. They're golden and intense,

finally

That would be great.

my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back to when he'd

you, but you stuck around anyway. You were determined, and I was just afraid you'd leave me again.

early days. "You'd break into my apartment while I was at

furrows slightly, but he remains silent, listening

be so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice barely

Ava: Who He

It's endearing, really. The way you bend over backwards to

throat tightens as I recall darker times. "You saved me from my family, Lucas. You're the first person to ever

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

admit, my voice cracking slightly. "I can't even begin to

especially after... after all the times I

you away.

golden gaze never leaves

I'm a complete stranger. He's

were always there, waiting for

a low sound that reverberates through the quiet room, but I have no idea what

"How'd it go?"

practically pounces on me as soon as I walk through the door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief that fated

all.

shivering at the memory of his eyes burning into me. "I don't know. Every so often, I think he's getting a hint of the bond. Then he says something so casual that just destroys every last hope I've ever held." Lisa hands me

she admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure when you'd come

a punch to the gut. Is this really home now? It feels temporary, but our home isn't ours any

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