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!

if on cue, a chill runs through my body, making me shiver. Lucas' eyes

fever," he says sharply.

can't help but laugh, though it comes out a bit strained. "Pot, meet

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

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

do?" he asks, his voice husky.

through my mind. "I, uh... I slept with another alpha

snaps up, a possessive snarl 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

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his

sorry" he says again. "I don't know why

touch. "It's okay. It's the bond, and

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 eyes dark

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

point

heat 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 the lion's den. Lucas stills at my words, his grip on my hips loosening slightly. His eyes search mine,

want to leave?" he asks,

n every

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

to," I say softly, even as my heart aches at the

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

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

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

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