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

he finally recognizing

That would be great.

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

I wanted nothing to do with you, but 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

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

brow furrows slightly, but he remains

can be so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice barely

Ava: Who He

endearing, really. The way you bend over backwards to keep

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

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

admit, my voice cracking slightly. "I can't even

after... after all the times

you away.

golden gaze

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

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 wait

silent, my heart pounding in my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the

"How'd it go?"

the door, her eyes shining with optimism

all.

so casual that just destroys every last hope I've ever held."

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

like a punch to the gut. Is this really home now? It feels temporary, but our home

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