Chapter 113

Chapter 113

Skylar

Lucas is deathly silent after I’ve spoken. It’s such a drastic change from the reaction his grown-up self

had that I’m beginning to get scared.

Maybe he just doesn’t know how to console you?” Jinx whispers inside my head. ‘Give him a minute.

And I do. I watch Lucas’ face and see his eyes widen with horror as he processes my words. He still

isn’t speaking, but his grip on my hand tightens until it’s almost painful.

But the physical discomfort is nothing compared to the raw vulnerability that I see taking shape in his

gaze. It feels as if he’s looking into my soul, seeing me for who I am and all the horrors I’ve faced.

Suddenly, he stands, moving around the table to pull me into a tight hug. His muscular arms make me

feel safe, while his deep scent of musk and pine comforts me.

“I’m so sorry,” he whispers into my hair. “I’m so sorry that happened to you.”

But what I hear in his voice isn’t pity. It’s rage-quiet, simmering fury that makes goosebumps prickle all

over my skin like flesh-eating needles.

Not that I care. I close my eyes, allowing myself to lean into his comforting touch. I feel vulnerable in his

embrace but also safe-Lucas is the only person who can make me feel that way-both of his selves can.

And honestly, the warmth 1 feel makes me want to cry, but I cant-not now. This moment is too precious

to taint with my stupid crocodile tears.

“Thank you.” I whisper after inhaling Lucas for what feels like an eternity. “For listening and for

understanding.”

He pulls back slightly to look at me, his red and blue eyes moving over my face. “I would be an as*hole

if I didn’t listen to you, Sky. You’re my mate… I just wish I had known about this sooner. All that time

apart…” He sighs. “Is this why Lola and Caleb brought you away?”

“No,” I whisper. They actually don’t know why I wanted to leave Haven City behind, and they respected

my decision not to tell them.”

“That’s very nice of them.”

I smile. “I think of them as my parents.”

“I figured,” he says and that’s the moment when I turn to stare at him.

Why isn’t he shifting or getting angry?

‘Maybe the other Lucas had so much pent-up anger from having everyone murdered that what you told

him was the final straw for him? This Lucas right here doesn’t know loss. If anything, he seems happy

that you’ve opened up to him, and maybe that’s a good thing?”

A good thing?!”

‘He might be able to learn how to control himself through love and you guys finishing the mate bond…”

Nblush at the thought of sleeping with Lucas. I swear even my ears are burning, and it only gets worse

when he tilts his head

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Chapter 113

at me in that curious wolf-like fashion of his.

“Something on your mind?” he asks.

“Um, no,” I stammer out, quickly averting my gaze. He laughs, and I cast my eyes aside.

Why am I so nervous?

I find it strange that I don’t fear the idea of having sex with Lucas. Even though I’m a rape victim, I know

that I can’t avoid sex forever, and having it with him…well, I wouldn’t mind if it were done correctly. I

mean, maybe I panic once we try, but I won’t know until I do, right?

I take a deep breath, trying to slow down the fierce thumping of my heart.

“There’s no rush,” Lucas says suddenly, as though he has read my mind. “We can move at your pace”

The sincerity in his voice warms me from inside and I feel the corners of my mouth twitching up into a

small smile. “That’s very considerate of you,” I murmur.

He grins and takes a step back, but his hand still holds onto mine. “Considerate is my middle name.”

Despite everything, I laugh at that. The sound rings so foreign to my ears that it catches me off guard.

Lucas, however, is smiling warmly at me until his eyes suddenly grow cold.

“Aron needs to pay,” he chuckles, but the sound is dark and dangerous. His eyes flash with a primal

rage that I’ve never seen in him before. “He isn’t an Alpha anymore, and there is no one to save him if I

pay him a visit.”

The threat in his voice is as clear as cut glass, and it makes my heart pound in my chest. I’ve never

seen this side of Lucas before, but I realize this is the Alpha within him. A protector, a defender, ready

to fight for his pack and now, for me.

Lucas releases my hand to place both of his onto my shoulders. I promise you, Sky,” he says, his voice

dropping to an almost growl, “Aron will answer for what he did to you.”

I blink. “Are you…planning on murdering him?”

“Do you want me to?” he teases, and I get all shy when I realize he just mimicked my earlier stammer.

“No,” I say firmly. “No matter what he did to me, murdering him is wrong.” I pause, choosing my next

words carefully. “Besides, death isn’t a punishment. It’s getting away easy. I want Aron to suffer.”

Lucas’ eyes gleam with a deadly intensity. “We could throw Aron in the pack dungeons and tie Jaiden’s

dirty gym socks close to his nose. Trust me, the man would break into tears within minutes.”

I can’t help the burst of laughter that escapes me at the absurdity. The image of Aron, the once-feared

Alpha, crying and begging for mercy at the smell of Jaiden’s socks is too much.

“Deal,” I say, still chuckling. “But only the dirtiest socks.”

An

easy smile stretches Lucas’ lips. He tugs me into his arms again, resting his chin on the top of my

head. I feel his chest rumble as he laughs with me, the vibrations sending a pleasant shiver down my

spine.

“In all seriousness, Sky,” he murmurs after our laughter subsides “I’ve got your back. Always.”

I hold onto him tighter, soaking in his comforting warmth. From his reassuring words to his protective

stance, Lucas has unknowingly become my pillar of support my safe haven.

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“Thank you,” I mumble into his chest.

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We continue hugging until my mom walks inside the kitchen. She silently gasps in the doorframe, and

when I break away from Lucas, she smiles smugly.

“Finally,” she sighs, her eyes twinkling in amusement. “I was starting to wonder if I would have to lock

the two of you in a

1 room together.”

“Mom!” I exclaim, my face heating up while Lucas peers down at me with amused eyes.

My mom, however, shameless as she is raises her hands in defense, still smiling. “I’m just stating the

obvious.” She moves toward the fridge, pulling out ingredients for a late breakfast. “Besides, nothing

beats being with your fated mate. Isn’t that right. Lucas?”

Lucas might be the Alpha of our pack, but he still squirms underneath my mom’s eyes before replying.

“Yes, Ma’am,” he says, his baritone voice managing to remain steady. He rubs the back of his neck,

and I gaze up at him, my heart fluttering in my chest.

Lucas is sweet, but how do I teach him how to control his powers?

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