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 me shiver. Lucas' eyes

a fever," he says sharply.

though it comes out a bit strained. "Pot,

might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too." I don't remember Clayton being hot like this, though. Is it

soft growl rumbles in his chest, sending shivers

asks, his

uh... I slept with another alpha

help but smile at his reaction, a flicker of triumph dancing through the bond in my chest. Even without his memories,

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his face, as if he's surprised by his own

again. "I don't know why

watching him shiver beneath my touch. "It's okay. It's the bond, and my heat probably isn't helping

steps forward with a curse, his hands clamping around my hips. His touch sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight to keep my knees from

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

point

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.

want to leave?" he asks, his voice

n every

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

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

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

rough with need. It's not a request or a suggestion. It's a statement of fact, delivered with all the authority of

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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