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

fever,"

a bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle.

might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too." I don't remember Clayton being hot like this, though. Is it because of our

my neck. A soft growl rumbles in his chest, sending shivers down my spine that have

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

through my mind. "I, uh... I slept with another alpha during my

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

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he's surprised by his own vehemence.

don't know why I'm acting like

watching him shiver beneath my touch. "It's okay. It's the bond, and

touch sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight to keep my knees from buckling. He stares down at

you keep smelling

point

barely above a whisper. "She threw me into the lion's den. Lucas stills at my

to leave?" he

n every

fiber of my being is screaming for his touch, is unbearable. But

will if you want me to," I say softly, even as my heart

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

want you to leave," he says, his voice rough with need. It's not a request or a suggestion. It's a statement of fact, delivered with all

familiar fire spreads through my veins. It's like my body remembers his touch, even if his mind doesn't remember me. Every cell in my body is

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