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

look

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

It’s helped.

A lot.

good care of her,” Lisa says earnestly, like an older

even if it wasn’t…” She leans in conspiratorially. “No one tells

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Lisa

when it comes to Ava’s

hands here.”

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

Dr. Beaumont continues, her voice softening. “I’ve never

worried.”

of me is thrilled at the idea of Lucas caring so much. But another part, the part that’s still raw and hurting from everything that’s happened, is terrified of what that means.

finally. “I just… it’s complicated.”

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

knows better than anyone how conflicted I

I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing” Dr. Beaumont straightens slinning

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Lisa

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

on.”

settles into the recliner by my bed, giving us space, but watching with worry

the dressings covering my neck and shoulders, her brow furrowing in surprise as she examines the skin beneath.

tracing a finger along what 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

did to me, makes my skin crawl. I don’t want any mark of

Lisa

fully recovered by tomorrow.” She glances up at me, curiosity bright in her eyes. “Is this normal for you, Ava? Do you usually heal this quickly? I would say that your rate of healing was normal for a human

There’s no reason to explain Selene’s existence to anyone here. I still haven’t spoken to Lucas

we

aren’t there

face clouds with confusion, but she

is excellent news. You’re well on your way

spreading across her face. “That’s great! You can come stay with me, Ave. Your

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thus

of a hotel. It’ll

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