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.

me. They're golden and intense, different from the way he looked at me when I first walked

finally recognizing

That would be great.

over me. Lucas's scent, amber and campfire smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back

say softly, my eyes meeting his. "After the Gala. 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.

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

but he remains silent, listening

can be so sweet sometimes, I continue, my voice

Ava: Who

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

times. "You saved me from my family, Lucas.

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

slightly. "I can't even begin to understand how

after all the times I

you away.

gaze never

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 he doesn't see

the words tumbling out before I can stop them. "You were always

Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet room, but I have

"How'd it go?"

door, her eyes shining with optimism and the belief that

all.

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 a plate with half a tuna sandwich and a pitiful handful of chips. I raise an eyebrow at

shrugging. "Wasn't sure when you'd come home, so

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

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