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.

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

he finally

That would be great.

smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back

but you stuck around anyway. You were

my apartment while I

but he remains silent,

sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice barely above a whisper. "And

Ava: Who

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

saved me from my family, Lucas. You're the first person to ever do

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

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

after all the times I

you away.

golden gaze

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

like life is forcing me to repay a debt, I say, the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were always there, waiting for me to turn

silent, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates

"How'd it go?"

door, her eyes shining with

all.

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 a

"Wasn't sure when you'd come

hits me like a punch to the gut. Is this really home now? It feels temporary, but our home isn't ours any longer. What does it look like now? I'm not

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