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!

on cue, a chill runs through my body, making me shiver.

a fever," he

but laugh, though it comes out a bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're

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

along my neck. A soft growl rumbles in his chest, sending shivers down my spine that

he asks, his voice husky.

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

Despite everything, I can't help but smile at his reaction, a flicker of triumph dancing through the bond in my chest. Even without his memories, some part of him

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

he says again. "I don't know

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

His touch sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight

keep smelling like this," he growls, his voice low

point

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 loosening slightly. His eyes search mine, and I can see the conflict raging within him. He's fighting

you want to leave?" he asks,

n every

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

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

jolt of pleasure through me, and I have to bite my lip to keep

a request or a suggestion. It's a statement of fact, delivered with all the authority

suck in a sharp breath, closing my eyes 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 in my body

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