Tangled

Chapter 60

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When Mom and Dad walk through the door, dinner isn’t ready, because I haven’t once left the couch.

I’m two episodes into a back–to–back marathon of Selene’s favorite show. Todd and his two goonies have tried to get me to cook, but I’ve ignored them at every

turn.

I find it interesting that they never once tried to physically drag me into the kitchen. They would have

before.

I don’t think it’s my attitude; they’re the kind who would beat it out of you, not back down.

So, it’s the order Phoenix gave. But why? What’s planned for me?

Before I left, it was to use me as a breeder for the pack. That isn’t the kind of future where I’m protected from beatings. That means there’s something more…

My stomach clenches. Do they know about my heat?

They have to..

There’s no other explanation.

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If they know I went into heat, then they’ll likely know

about the supposed ‘true omega‘ designation Clayton’s pack had given me.

And if they think I’m that…

Shit.

When the front door opens, I don’t budge. Not a

muscle twitches.

I can smell Mom’s perfume before her heels click against the floor. Even without looking, I can imagine the pinched look on her face. “Ava Grey. Your brother spends all this time to find you and bring you home safely, and you can’t even make dinner to repay him?”

I don’t respond, keeping my eyes trained on the flickering TV screen.

get up from the couch. The absence of his presence is a relief, even with my parents home.

her, his broad frame filling the doorway. His eyes find me on the couch and his expression darkens. Without a word,

directly in front

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my head back to meet

eyes

swirling in their depths. Anger, disappointment, id something else

side of my face, but I refuse to break eye contact with Dad. I won’t cower,

jaw clenches, the muscles flexing beneath his weathered skin. For a moment, I think he might

expect.

gaze locked with mine, as if searching

and says, “Have something delivered. The alpha

has to be hidden deep in my heart. There’s no

victory.

see you’ve been so worried about

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doing, where I’ve been, am I okay. What a loving, caring family. We’re so

learn to keep my mouth shut, too. When did

daughter’s been missing, and not a word out of their mouth

for two decades is more than enough.

do another second.

dad says in his warning

Alexander,” I say, refusing to

father.

in his jaw clenches. “I see that you’ve become a degenerate in your absence. I’m letting it pass today because you’ve been through a lot, but make no mistake, Ava–you will

tone that made me laugh. But she’s not,

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snatch the remote from

it off.

of trash, Ava,” she admonishes, her voice like ice. “Get dressed in something more presentable. You look like a homeless

person.”

years ago. Mom’s gaze is cutting, appraising me from head to toe with an expression of utter disdain. She’s dressed to perfection, as she always

her neck and ears.

hand down my body with a bright

each word enveloped in wry amusement. “Since I don’t

I can even register

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