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

finally recognizing

That would be great.

smoke, fills my senses, and I'm transported back to Cedarwood. Back to when he'd found me, after

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

at my lips as I remember those early days. "You'd break into my apartment while I was at work. Spread your scent around. It should have been creepy, but...

furrows slightly, but he remains silent, listening

I continue, my voice barely above a whisper.

Who

The way you bend over backwards

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

done for me, everything he's been through

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

especially after... after all the times I

you away.

golden gaze never

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

were always there, waiting for me to turn to you. And now.... now the tables have turned. It's my turn to

my chest. Lucas grunts, a low sound that reverberates through the quiet room, but I have no idea what

"How'd it go?"

me as soon as I walk through the door, her eyes shining with optimism

all.

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 a plate with half a

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

It feels temporary, but our home

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