Tangled

Chapter 95

95 Ava: Lisa (II)

A light tapping at my door pulls us out of our giggling.

“Come in,” I call out, wiping the last of my tears away. I’m sure my eyes are red and puffy, but I can’t find it in Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

me to care.

Dr. Beaumont steps into the room, her smile gentle as she takes in the sight of us huddled together on the bed. “Well now, isn’t this a pretty picture?”

For the past few days, Dr. Beaumont has been

thorough in my care. I’ve come to enjoy her visits, even if they’re just for work. She’s respectful to both nurses and patients, and doesn’t treat me with the awed deference like some of the nurses do.

Everyone knows I’m their alpha’s fated mate, even the humans. Few seem to understand that we aren’t in a

relationship, though.

It is interesting to see how many humans think of Lucas as ‘their‘ alpha, though. I’m used to a distinct difference between shifter and human, even in the Aspen territory. Here, there are humans working alongside shifters, and they even interact with each

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other. Just yesterday I heard a shifter nurse talking to a human doctor about her mate’s desires for shifted

sex–something I’ve known about but never heard talked about–and the human hadn’t been scandalized.

She’d even asked questions.

Maybe she watches the same show Selene does. TV is great for normalizing things.

“Lisa, this is Dr. Beaumont. She’s been taking care of me.” I introduce them, watching as they shake hands.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lisa.” Dr. Beaumont’s eyes twinkle. “I must say, a little company has really helped

here look a

and hurt a little when I blink. Still–having Lisa here, -being

It’s helped.

A lot.

for taking such good care of her,” Lisa says earnestly, like

even if it wasn’t…” She leans in

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Lisa

when it comes to Ava’s care. She’s

hands here.”

best of everything, and

you, you know,” Dr. Beaumont continues,

worried.”

much. But another part, the part that’s still raw and hurting from everything that’s happened, is terrified of

I manage finally. “I just…

But from what I’ve seen, the

my hand, offering silent support. She knows better than anyone how conflicted I am about Lucas,

check in and see how you were doing”

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Ava: Lisa

I’m just here to check your wounds again. Without knowing the rate of healing acceleration, we’ll have to check you at least twice a day to make sure everything’s doing well. Sometimes, the wound heals too quickly and traps infection within, causing abscesses. It shouldn’t be an issue with your antibiotics, but still something to keep

on.”

she speaks. Lisa settles into the recliner by my bed,

the dressings covering my neck and shoulders, her brow furrowing in

a bit raised and discolored, but that’s to be expected with such deep wounds. They might heal completely, but one can never tell with

carrying these scars, these permanent reminders of what Todd did to me, makes my skin crawl. I don’t

Ava: Lisa

say you’ll be fully recovered by tomorrow.” She glances up at me, curiosity bright in her eyes. “Is this

reason to explain Selene’s existence to anyone here. I still haven’t spoken to Lucas

in the future, if we can get over our

aren’t there

clouds with confusion,

issue. “Well, regardless, this is excellent news. You’re well on your way

perks up at that, a grin spreading across her face. “That’s great! You can come stay with me, Ave. Your overprotective alpha has me in

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hotel. It’ll be great!”

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