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

has to be a lie. My eyes are still puffy and swollen, and hurt a little

It’s helped.

A lot.

of her,” Lisa says earnestly, like

if it

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Lisa

it comes to Ava’s

hands here.”

my treatment and making sure I have the best of everything, and it’s not

you know,” Dr. Beaumont continues, her

worried.”

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

I manage finally. “I just… it’s

the two of you have something special. Don’t

better than anyone how conflicted

in and see how you were doing” Dr. Beaumont straightens slinning back into

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Ava: Lisa

“Your vitals are perfect. 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

on.”

on a pair of disposable purple gloves as she speaks. Lisa settles into the recliner by my bed, giving us space,

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

“These have healed remarkably well, Ava. They’re a bit raised and discolored, but that’s to be expected

idea of carrying these scars, these permanent reminders of what Todd did to me,

Lisa

nearly healed as well. At this rate, I’d say you’ll be fully recovered by tomorrow.” She glances up at me, curiosity bright in her eyes. “Is this normal for you, Ava?

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

if we can get over our past.

we aren’t

face clouds with

“Well, regardless, this is excellent news. You’re well

at that, a grin spreading across her face. “That’s great! You can come stay with

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a hotel. It’ll

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