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.
eyes never leave me. They're
finally recognizing
That would be great.
amber and campfire smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back to when he'd found me, after I'd run away from everything I'd ever
Cedarwood, far from here, I say softly, my eyes meeting his. "After the Gala. I wanted nothing to do with you, but you stuck around anyway. You were determined, and I was just afraid you'd leave me again. Change your mind at any time. But you never once blamed me for how I
into my apartment while I was at work. Spread your scent around. It should have been creepy,
slightly, but he remains silent,
so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice barely above a whisper.
Who He
bend over backwards to keep
times. "You saved me from my family, Lucas. You're the first person to ever do
he's been through because of me,
you so much," I admit, my voice cracking slightly. "I can't even begin to
especially after... after all the times
you away.
golden gaze
me like I'm a complete stranger. He's starting to see me, even if he doesn't see his fated mate.
the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were always there, waiting for me to turn to you. And now.... now
fall silent, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the
"How'd it go?"
the door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief
all.
Then 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 pitiful
shrugging. "Wasn't sure
feels temporary, but our home isn't
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