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.

she doesn't sound like she

lecturing tone. "As long as Selene maintains control, Lucas will be able to recover his mental strength and regain balance. It's crucial to understand that Lycan and human souls can only coexist when

turning these facts over in my head, "Why weren't Lycans like this before? I mean, in the past? Selene

feral Lycan. Usually a rogue, with too little time

to contain a Lycan soul and endure its primal instincts. This

leans forward. "What are these Lycans? This doesn't sound like proper

know anything about the true history of wolf shifters; only what he's grown up with. I can't even

to be a lengthy explanation, I clear my throat. Even with as little time as I've spent with the book, I can recognize that he's getting carried away

sound firm instead of exasperated. "We appreciate the history lesson, but maybe we should focus on

mental

My apologics, I do tend to get carried away with the wealth

part, looks

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

things. I don't want his memories to become a

stake, and the idea that an alpha challenge could come at any time

you think?" I ask, pulling his attention away from the book. "Should we

not sure how I feel

Lucas taps his chest. "Something tells me to

Selene says quietly. His wolf

that doesn't mean this is

thoughts toward Selene still feels awkward. You said it won't be easy. Do you really think you can do

her mental voice, firm

Lucas' mind is an exercise

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

you."

matter how I reach, and no matter how I try to feel for anything else, any glimmer

to be hunting for, there's a vague sense that it's incomplete. Like

balm to my frayed nerves. "It's okay. Take