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 body,

fever," he

laugh, though it comes out a bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're not exactly the picture of

"I think... I might be going into heat. And it's affecting you, too." I

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

do?" he asks, his voice

memories of Clayton flashing through my mind. "I, uh... I slept with another alpha during my last heat. I rush to

escaping him. "Damn right it isn't." 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

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surprised by his own vehemence. He takes at step back, running a hand through his

he says again. "I don't

out, touching his arm gently, watching him shiver beneath my touch.

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 me, his

keep smelling like this," he

point

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, his grip on my hips loosening slightly. His eyes search mine, and I can see the conflict raging within him. He's fighting against his

leave?" he asks, his voice

n every

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 of his current

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,

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

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

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