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

he finally recognizing the

That would be great.

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

do with you, but you stuck around anyway. You were determined,

break into my apartment while I was at work. Spread your scent

but he remains silent,

continue, my voice barely above a

Ava: Who

really. The way you bend over backwards to

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

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

slightly. "I can't even begin to understand

after

you away.

golden gaze never

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

the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were always there, waiting for me to turn to you. And

a low sound that

"How'd it go?"

through the door, her eyes shining

all.

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 handful of chips. I raise an eyebrow at her, and she

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

home now? It feels temporary, but our home isn't ours any longer. What does it

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