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 opposes

continues, his voice taking on a 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 the Lycan soul

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

uncommon to run across a feral Lycan. Usually a rogue, with too little time

excitedly, clearly pleased by my curiosity. "Ah, an excellent question! You see, the human mind is inherently too weak to contain a

Lycans?

even remember if I've ever shared

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 with his own

I interject, trying to sound firm instead of exasperated. "We appreciate the history

her own mental nudge, and Grimoire's flames

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

his part, looks

at the

us, to get distracted by other things. I don't want his memories

too much at stake, and the idea that an alpha challenge could come

his attention away from the book. "Should we try

how

taps his chest.

says quietly. His wolf wants out. He hates

that doesn't mean this is a great

my thoughts toward Selene still feels awkward. You said it won't

first, there's silence. Then her mental voice, firm and steady. I will

enter Lucas' mind is an

though his tone is kind.

you."

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

I know what I'm supposed to be hunting for, there's

balm to my frayed nerves. "It's