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!

runs through my body, making me

fever," he

out a bit strained. "Pot, meet

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 don't remember Clayton

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

do you usually do?" he asks, his voice

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

head snaps up, a possessive snarl escaping him. "Damn right it isn't." Despite everything, I can't help but smile at his reaction, a flicker of

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

don't know why

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

with a curse, his hands clamping around my hips. His touch sends electricity through my body, and I

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

point

admit, my voice barely above a whisper.

want to leave?" he

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

want me to," I say softly, even as my heart

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

leave," he says, his voice rough with need. It's not a request or a suggestion. It's a statement of fact,

my veins. It's like my body remembers his touch, even if his mind doesn't remember me. Every cell in my body is singing, calling out for him to claim

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