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!

through my body, making

fever," he says sharply.

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

and I sigh. There's no point in hiding it. "I think... I might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too."

my neck. A soft growl rumbles

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

flashing through my mind. "I, uh... I slept with another alpha during my last heat. I rush to add, "But that's

at his reaction, a flicker of triumph dancing through the

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if he's surprised by his own

again. "I don't

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

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 buckling. He stares down at

you keep smelling like this," he growls,

point

rising in my checks. I'm acutely 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

to leave?" he asks, his voice

n every

head, 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,

you want me to," I say softly,

sends a jolt of pleasure through me,

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

fire spreads through my veins. It's like my body remembers his touch, even

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