Tangled

Chapter 293

Unshift 293

Unshift 293

293 Ava: Re-Establishing...

"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!

a chill runs through my body, making me

fever,"

it comes out a bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're

think... I 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

his nose skimming along my neck. A soft growl rumbles in his chest, sending shivers down my spine that have nothing

usually do?" he asks, his voice husky.

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

Despite everything, I can't help but smile at his reaction, a flicker

203 Ava: Re-Establishing...

across his face, as if he's surprised by his own vehemence. He takes

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

his arm gently, watching him shiver beneath my touch.

touch sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight to keep my knees from

you keep smelling like

point

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 mine, and

to leave?" he asks,

n every

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 be fair to take advantage of

I say softly, even

darken further, and his fingers flex against my hips. The movement sends a jolt of pleasure through

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

in a sharp breath, closing my eyes as a 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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255