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

fever," he says sharply.

bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're not exactly the picture

in hiding it. "I think... I might be going into heat.

forward, his nose skimming along my neck. A soft growl rumbles in

asks, his

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

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

"I don't know

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

electricity through my body, and I have to fight to keep my knees from buckling. He stares down at me, his eyes dark with

if you keep smelling like this," he

point

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 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

want to leave?" he asks,

n every

for his touch, is unbearable. But I know I have to give him a choice. He

if you 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 my lip

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

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

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