Tangled

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315 Ava: Plan of Action, Finally

"The bomb is risky" I protest automatically. "You said it could shatter his mind.

Meanwhile, the rest of my brain is focused on this idea that Selene can somehow control Lucas' wolf. Really? He's an alpha. The strongest of the strong. Though, Selene showed her presence as Luna, and that was a force I never expected.... I am stronger, she asserts, sounding mildly insulted.

"Don't shatter it, then. Only weaken the barrier."

*Not destroy it completely?" I ask again, seeking clarification-because this is nothing like he explained earlier.

Grimoire's flames flicker as he nods. "Correct. Your magic would create a weak point, allowing Lucas' wolf to break through naturally."

"But then wouldn't that lead to my wolf side taking over?" Lucas asks, absently running a hand

hair in a gentle caress. "Wouldn't that be the outcome we are trying to avoid?"

over

my

"Indeed," Grimoire confirms. "Once your minds reconnect, the wolf will become feral due to the breakdown of your psyche."

Feral. The image of Lucas' golden eyes, wild and uncontrolled, flashes through my mind. Reaching up to grab his hand, I link our fingers in a firm grip, even as my hand shakes at the worries of my mind.

"That's where Selene comes in, right?" My gaze never leaves Grimoire, my voice steady with false calm. "She can control his wolf. Keep him from becoming feral."

Grimoire looks pleased. "Precisely."

Forcing submission is not easy. Not when your opponent is an alpha.

sound like she

Selene maintains control, Lucas will be able to recover his mental strength

I interject slowly, turning these facts over in my head, "Why weren't Lycans like this before? I

Usually a rogue, with too little time spent in

contain a Lycan

are these Lycans? This doesn't

even remember if I've ever shared what I learned with him

I clear my throat. Even with as little time

"We appreciate the history

own mental nudge, and Grimoire's flames

course, of course. My apologics, I do tend to get carried away

part, looks

us, to Appointed at the interruption. But it's too

front of us, to get distracted by other things. I don't

stake, and the idea that an alpha challenge could come at any time has the area between my shoulder blades

think?" I ask, pulling his attention away

how I feel about

in here... Lucas taps his chest. "Something tells me to

wolf wants out. He

mean this is a great

it won't be easy. Do you

mental voice, firm and steady. I will do

to enter Lucas' mind is an exercise

you," Grimoire lectures, though his tone is kind. "It's in

you."

no matter how I open myself up, no matter how I reach, and no matter how I try to feel for anything else, any glimmer of connection

be hunting for, there's a vague sense that

a soothing balm to my