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.

never leave me. They're golden and intense, different from the

finally

That would be great.

transported back to Cedarwood. Back

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

break into my apartment while I was at work.

slightly, but he remains

can be so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice

Ava: Who He

way you bend over backwards to keep me happy, to keep

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

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

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

after all the

you away.

gaze never

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 if

say, the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were always there, waiting for me to turn to you. And now.... now the tables have turned. It's my turn to

a low sound

"How'd it go?"

the door, her eyes shining

all.

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

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

The word 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

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