Tangled

Chapter 55

55 Ava: Shopping With Ivy

For someone who doesn’t want children, he could have fooled me last week, Selene says, yawning in

amusement.

Shut up, I hiss at her, smiling at Ivy. “I’m sorry for

startling you.”

“It’s fine.” She waves a hand, looking me over with some caution. “As long as you’re okay.”

I continue eating, trying to keep my composure after that awkward moment. Ivy hesitates, seeming unsure if she should continue eating as well. The silence between us grows thick and uncomfortable. I rack my brain for something to say, but the tension is stifling.

Finally, Ivy clears her plate and stands. “Well, I should get going. Thank you for having me over.”

I stand as well, unsure of the protocol. “Of course. Thanks for the gifts.”

She steps forward and kisses both my cheeks, catching me off guard. “I’ll see you around, Ava.”

And with that, she’s gone, leaving me alone in the

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apartment. I collapse onto the plush couch, mentally exhausted from the visit. What was the point of all that? She seemed nice enough, but there’s just something so weird about how she acts. Judgment? Suspicion? I can’t quite put my finger on it.

Selene pads over and hops up beside me, resting her head on my lap. She certainly is an interesting one.

“You’re telling me,” I mutter, running my fingers through her soft fur. “I can’t figure out her angle.”

I wouldn’t trust her as far as I could throw her. There’s something off about that one.

the gifts she left on the counter. “You

Just be careful around her. And her brother, for that matter.

our intimate encounter flashes through my mind, heat creeping up my neck. “What’s

willing to be his mate, you need to be careful. His wolf thinks

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“You guys

seem to find my intelligence

I see.

I ask as casually

Lucas‘ wolf?”

away with a sharp snort. I don’t talk to the unworthy.

Ouch.

***

Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I peer over at her lounging on

She dodges it easily, not even bothering to look away from

she replies, her tone dripping

sarcasm. Sleen

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garbage,” I shoot at her, before heading into

message. It’s from Ivy, asking if I’m free to go shopping with her today. I grimace, not exactly

prospect.

get out of the apartment for a bit. Don’t give up what freedom you can get.

out a non–committal response. “Ivy

sometimes.”

to find Ivy standing there, looking impeccably put together as always. She gives me a once–over, taking in my ratty t–shirt and sleep shorts.

past me into the apartment. “I took the liberty of picking

and lightweight gray pants. My eyes widen when I spot

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from the bottom.

you already brought me clothes yesterday,” I protest weakly. “And I don’t

dismissive

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