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'

a fever," he says

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

and I sigh. There's no point in hiding it. "I think... I might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too." I

my neck. A soft growl rumbles

asks, his voice husky. "For your

flashing through my mind. "I, uh... I slept with another alpha during my last heat. I rush to add, "But that's not

can't help but smile at

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surprised by his own vehemence.

he says again. "I don't

touch. "It's okay. It's

his hands clamping around my hips. His touch sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight to keep

have to leave if you keep smelling like

point

heat rising in my checks. I'm acutely 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 whisper. "She threw me into the lion's den. Lucas stills at

you want to leave?" he asks, his

n every

for his touch, is unbearable. But I know I have to give him a choice. He doesn't remember me, doesn't remember us.

say softly, even as my heart aches at the

fingers flex against my hips. The movement sends a jolt of pleasure through me,

not a request or a suggestion. It's a statement of fact, delivered with

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

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