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!

chill runs through my body, making

fever," he

but laugh, though it comes out a bit strained.

sigh. There's no point in hiding it. "I think... I might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too." I don't remember Clayton being

freezes, then leans forward, his nose skimming along my neck. A soft growl rumbles in his chest, sending shivers down my

asks, his voice

"I, uh... I slept with another alpha during my last heat.

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

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by his own vehemence. He takes

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

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

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

have to leave if you keep smelling like this," he

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 whisper. "She threw me into the lion's den. Lucas stills at my words, his grip on my hips

to leave?"

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 wouldn't

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

hips. The movement sends a jolt of pleasure through me, and I have to bite my lip to keep from

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

his touch, even if

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