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.

like

recover his mental strength and regain balance. It's crucial to understand that Lycan and human souls can

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

across a feral Lycan. Usually a

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

Lycans? This doesn't

wouldn't know anything about the true history of wolf shifters; only what he's grown up with. I can't even remember if I've ever shared what I

to be a lengthy explanation, I clear my throat. Even with as little time as I've spent with the book,

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

adds her own mental nudge, and Grimoire's flames

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

for his part, looks a

of us, to Appointed at the interruption.

things. I don't want his memories to

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

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

sure how

his chest. "Something tells me to

wolf wants out.

that doesn't mean this is a

Selene still feels awkward. You said it won't be easy. Do you

voice,

mind is an exercise

though his tone

you."

I try to feel for anything else, any glimmer of connection between us, there's only the bond that's warm and golden

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

Lucas murmurs, his voice a soothing balm to my frayed nerves. "It's