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 golden and

he finally

That would be great.

and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back to when he'd found me, after I'd run away from everything I'd ever

Gala. I wanted nothing to do with you, but you stuck around anyway. You were determined, and I was just afraid you'd leave

small smile tugs at my lips as I remember those early days. "You'd break into my apartment while I was at

brow furrows slightly, but he remains

can be so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice barely above a whisper.

Ava: Who

over

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

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

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... after all the times

you away.

golden gaze never leaves

at least he isn't staring at me like I'm a complete stranger. He's starting to see me, even if he

were always there, waiting for me

in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet

"How'd it go?"

me as soon as I walk through the door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief that fated mates

all.

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

extra hungry," she admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure when you'd come home, so I helped

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

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