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!

a chill runs through my

have a fever,"

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

There's no point in hiding it. "I think... I might be going into heat. And it's

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

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

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

escaping him. "Damn right it isn't." Despite everything, I can't help but smile at his reaction, a flicker of triumph dancing through

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if he's surprised by his own vehemence. He takes at

"I don't know why I'm acting like

touching his arm gently, watching him shiver beneath my touch. "It's okay. It's the bond,

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

if you keep smelling like this," he growls, his

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,

you want to leave?" he

n every

touch, is unbearable. But I know

say softly,

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

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

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

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