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.

you think of me," he says, shifting his weight as his eyes never leave me. They're golden and intense, different from the way he looked at me when

he finally

That would be great.

and I'm transported back

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

apartment while I was at work.

furrows slightly, but

continue, my voice

Who

really. The way you bend over

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

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

respect you so much," I admit, my voice cracking slightly. "I can't even begin to understand how you can be so strong, so

after all the times

you away.

gaze never leaves

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

out before I can stop them. "You were always there, waiting for me to

fall silent, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet room, but I have no idea what he's

"How'd it go?"

through the door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief that fated

all.

so often, I think he's getting a hint of the bond. Then he says something so casual that

shrugging. "Wasn't sure when you'd

gut. Is this really home now? It feels temporary, but

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