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 eyes never leave me.

finally

That would be great.

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

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

my apartment while I

but he

so sweet sometimes, I continue,

Who

over backwards to keep me happy, to keep

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

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

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

after all the times I

you away.

golden gaze never

like I'm a complete stranger. He's starting to see me, even if

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

silent, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucas grunts, 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

all.

he says something so casual that just destroys every last hope I've ever held." Lisa hands me a plate with half a tuna sandwich and a

admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure when

temporary, but our home isn't ours any longer. What does it look like now? I'm not

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