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.

his weight as his eyes never leave me. They're golden and intense, different from the way he looked at me when I

finally

That would be great.

Lucas's scent, amber and campfire smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to

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

into my apartment while I was at

but he remains

continue, my

Ava: Who He

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

throat tightens as I recall darker times. "You saved me from my

of everything he's done for me, everything he's

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

especially after... after all

you away.

golden gaze

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

to repay a debt, I say, the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were

sound that reverberates through

"How'd it go?"

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

all.

know. Every so often, I think he's getting a hint of the bond. Then he says something so casual

she admits, shrugging. "Wasn't sure when

the gut. Is this really home now? It feels temporary, but

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