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

mental strength and regain

my head, "Why

Lycan. Usually a

by my curiosity. "Ah, an excellent question! You see, the human mind is inherently too weak to contain a Lycan soul and endure its primal instincts. This is precisely why the shifters of today are

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

what he's grown up with. I can't even remember if I've ever shared what I learned with him before his memory

Grimoire launches into what promises to be a lengthy explanation, I clear my throat. Even with as little time as I've spent with the

"We appreciate the

own mental nudge, and Grimoire's

I do tend to get carried

part,

the interruption. But it's

get distracted by other things.

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

attention away from the book. "Should

not sure how

taps his chest.

His wolf wants out.

mean this

still feels awkward. You said it won't be

mental voice, firm and steady. I

Lucas' mind is an exercise

his tone is kind. "It's in the mental

you."

I reach, and no matter how I try to feel for anything else, any glimmer of connection between us, there's only the bond that's warm and golden

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

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