Tangled

Chapter 293

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"Lucas!" I call out sharply, shoving against his chest. My heart races, desire coursing through my veins as fear dissipates. He isn't violent. He's just affected by my heat,

And as much as I'd love to have it take over us both, I can't let that happen. I know how it feels to regret decisions made in the moment. I don't want Lucas to feel that way about us.

He blinks, shaking his head as if clearing fog from his mind. Stepping back, he murmurs, "I'm sorry. I'm not sure what came over me"

"It's okay, I say softly. "I think our bond is trying to reassert itself, now that I'm here. It's what makes the most sense in this scenario, anyway.

My bond yearns toward him in my chest, and it's physically painful to not step forward and nuzzle into his chest.

Lucas nods slowly, his brow furrowed. "That makes sense. The way I'm drawn to you is overwhelming." Even as he says that, he lifts his hand to brush his fingers against my cheek. 1 can't help but lean into his touch, craving the connection we once had. His skin feels like fire against mine.

I want so much more than this.

"Why are you so hot?" he asks, concern lacing his voice.

I blink, confused. "Me? You're the one burning up."

Lucas shakes his head. "No, your cheeks are flushed. You feel warm!

cue, a chill runs through my body, making me

a fever," he says

comes out a bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're not exactly the picture

think... I might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too." I don't remember

my neck. A soft growl rumbles

usually do?" he asks, his voice husky. "For your

swallow hard, memories of Clayton flashing through my mind. "I, uh... I slept with another alpha during my last heat. I rush to add,

flash gold as his head snaps up, a possessive snarl escaping him. "Damn right it isn't." Despite everything, I can't help but smile at his reaction, a flicker of triumph dancing through the bond in my chest. Even without his memories, some part of him

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surprised by his own vehemence. He takes at

"I don't know why I'm acting like

reach out, touching his arm gently, watching him shiver beneath my touch. "It's okay.

my body, and I have

have to leave if you keep smelling like this,"

point

and it takes all my willpower not to lean into him. "Vanessa dragged me here, I admit, my voice barely above a whisper. "She threw me into the lion's den. Lucas stills at my words, his grip on my hips loosening slightly. His eyes search

want to leave?" he

n every

is unbearable. But I know I have to give

say

further, and his fingers flex against my hips. The movement sends a jolt of pleasure through me, and I have to bite my lip to keep from

a request or a suggestion. It's a statement of

fire spreads through my veins. It's like my body remembers his touch, even

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