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!

if on cue, a chill runs through my body, making me shiver. Lucas' eyes

a fever," he

can't help but laugh, though it comes out a bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're not exactly the picture

might be going into heat.

rumbles in his chest, sending

do?" he asks, his

uh... I slept with another alpha

at his reaction, a flicker of triumph dancing through the bond in my chest. Even without

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his face, as if he's surprised by his own vehemence. He takes at step back, running a hand

he says again. "I don't know why I'm acting like

watching him shiver beneath my touch. "It's okay. It's

forward with a curse, his hands clamping around my hips. His touch sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight to keep my knees from buckling. He stares down at me, his

if you keep smelling like this,"

point

aware of every po where his body touches mine, and it takes all my willpower not to lean into him. "Vanessa dragged me here, I admit, my voice barely above a

want to leave?" he

n every

walking away from him now, when fiber of my being is screaming for his touch, is unbearable. But I know I have to give him a choice. He doesn't remember me, doesn't remember us. It wouldn't

me to," I say softly, even

sends a jolt of pleasure through me,

you to leave," he says, his voice rough with need. It's not a request

remembers his touch, even if his mind doesn't remember me. Every cell in

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