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!

through my body,

fever," he says

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

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

his nose skimming along my neck. A soft growl rumbles

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

I slept with another alpha during my last heat.

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

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flickers across his face, as if he's surprised by his

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

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

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 eyes dark

keep smelling like this," he growls, his voice low

point

I admit, my voice barely above a whisper. "She threw me

to leave?" he asks,

n every

unable to lie to him. The thought of 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

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

movement sends a jolt of pleasure through me, and I have to bite my lip

not a request or a suggestion. It's a statement

It's like my body remembers his touch, even if his mind doesn't

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