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

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

It’s helped.

A lot.

you for taking such good care of her,” Lisa says earnestly, like an older sister more

“Oh, it’s my job. And even if it wasn’t…”

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comes to Ava’s care. She’s in

hands here.”

been overseeing my treatment and making sure I have the best of everything, and it’s not a secret. Still, hearing it stated so plainly is embarrassing.

you know,” Dr. Beaumont continues, her voice softening. “I’ve never seen him so

worried.”

thrilled at the idea of Lucas caring so much. But another part, the part that’s still raw and hurting from everything

finally. “I just… it’s

mate bonds always are. But from what I’ve seen, the two

my hand, offering silent support. She knows better than anyone

in and see how you were doing”

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of healing acceleration, we’ll have to check you at least twice a day to make

on.”

as she speaks. Lisa settles into the recliner by my bed, giving us space, but watching with

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

I assume must be a scar. “These have healed remarkably well, Ava. They’re 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 shifter

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

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recovered by tomorrow.” She glances up at me, curiosity

“I’ve always healed normally.” There’s no reason to explain Selene’s existence to anyone

if we can get over

aren’t

doctor’s face clouds with confusion, but she

this is excellent news. You’re well on your

spreading across her face. “That’s great! You can come

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of a hotel. It’ll be

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