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

and hurt a little when I blink. Still–having

It’s helped.

A lot.

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

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

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it comes to Ava’s care. She’s in

hands here.”

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

know,” Dr. Beaumont continues, her voice

worried.”

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

I manage finally. “I just…

“Fated mate bonds always are. But from what I’ve seen, the two of you have

better than anyone how conflicted I

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

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

on.”

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

my neck and shoulders, her brow furrowing in surprise as she examines

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

these scars, these permanent reminders of what Todd did to me, makes my

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well. At this rate, I’d say you’ll be fully recovered by tomorrow.” She glances

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

if we can get

aren’t

with confusion,

this is excellent news. You’re well on your way to

You can come stay with me, Ave. Your

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of a hotel.

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