Tangled

68 Ava: Their Plans (II)

Phoenix taps a finger against the table, watching me with a calculating gaze. “You need to understand what situation you’re in, Ava.“@

Tap.

Tap.

Tap.

“Why?”

His smile is mirthless. “This entire pack will throw you away without a second thought. Alpha Renard will trap you in a life of misery and pain, and you will forever be a pawn in his hands.”

“I know. That’s why I want to escape. You’re the one who brought me here, remember? None of this is news.

to me.”

Phoenix nods. Just the slightest nod. “Alpha Renard’s plans changed when he received some very interesting news from the Aspen territory. He heard of an omega with your description, with a heat so strong that even the Aspen alpha was affected.” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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The glass of water is all I focus on. It’s hard to look him in the face as he talks about everything they’ve

planned for me.

“His orders changed from bringing you back with force, to rescuing you.” The emphasis is unmistakable, the slight disgust in Phoenix’s voice sending a little shudder down my back. “I flew out that night to find you and bring you back. Now, Alpha Renard is going to use your connection with him to nullify his ability to support Westwood in the upcoming war.”

“Why is he so interested in Westwood? I don’t

understand.”

he was traveling on a diplomatic mission. Alpha Renard never liked Westwood to

packs together

“But the Council-”

many times. They have demanded changes in our pack policies, and have threatened

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It’s time for

over the entire Northwestern Territories?” How stupid is that? There are five other packs he would have to take over. Blackwood isn’t

wants to do, Ava. That’s not what concerns

why are you telling

you to understand why I’m about to tell you what you need to do.” He steeples his fingers, waiting until

think back to how relieved I

that they were willing to help me escape, even if it wasn’t

feel like I’ve walked into a snake’s

down my spine.

my neck, where the scars have faded and only

Their Plans

Aspen Luna.”

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you’re the one who took me from there?” I ask in exasperation.

mate with you until after you were safe in pack lands, and we could all scent you.

think the omega was

me with a faint smile. “Though you never gave them your

me back and just trick Clayton into taking

Renard when he goes to the Council, he won’t be able to force the Council to bring you back. It’s only if he can prove that the Aspen alpha kept you there against your will. If you’re his Luna, you can use your influence to ally

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I don’t lose my

hand in his, a cajoling tone entering his words. “You’ve

Ava. I’ve never been greedy. I’ve worked for this pack, and obeyed our alpha. Do you think it’s

is my fault?” I snap at him,

my sister to live a miserable life here. I’ll help you, and you can help me. Because we’re

as I despise his manipulative plans, I

nightmare,