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 intense, different from the way he looked at me when I first

finally

That would be great.

campfire smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to

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

my lips as I remember those early days. "You'd break into my apartment

but

continue, my voice barely above a whisper.

Ava: Who

over backwards to keep me happy, to keep

as I recall darker times. "You saved me from my family,

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

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

after... after

you away.

golden gaze never leaves

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

were always there, waiting for me

grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet

"How'd it go?"

through the door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief that

all.

of 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

she admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure when

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 sure I want

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