Tangled
Chapter 97
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“Ava, Lisa, this is Jericho. He’s one of our most
experienced enforcers and will be overseeing your training.”
Kellan’s introduction hangs in the air as I take in the man before me. Jericho’s weathered face is a tapestry of scars, each one a story etched into his skin. His
eyes, a piercing blue, seem to see right through me, assessing and calculating in equal measure, his scarred lip curling in disdain.
I force myself to stand tall, to meet his stare head–on.
“These are the whelps I’m meant to train? They look like they’d snap in a stiff breeze.”
Kellan’s jaw tightens. “Jericho, mind your tongue. Ava and Lisa are under the Alpha’s protection. You will treat them with respect.”
Jericho snorts, a harsh sound in the tense air between
1. us.
The shifter’s lip curls, exposing yellowed teeth.
“Respect is earned, not given. They live or die by their
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own strength, not mine. If they can’t handle it, that’s
not my problem.”
Kellan grits out again, his patience clearly fraying. “You just need to train them. Help
harsh, derisive sound that sets my teeth on edge. “Defend themselves? Look at them, barely more than pups. Soft. Weak.” He spits the words. like they’re
radiating menace. “Let me make this clear,” he says, his voice low and dangerous. “Ava and Lisa’s wellbeing
under your watch, you’ll answer to him directly. Do you
might argue, his scarred face twisting with disdain. But then he shrugs, a casual roll of his shoulders that does nothing to dispel the tension crackling in the air. “Fine. But
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mouth to retort, but Jericho cuts him off with a sharp gesture. “Enough. Leave the girls to
on his heel and stalks away, leaving Lisa and I alone with our new mentor. Jericho eyes
he grunts, something like approval in his tone. “Good. Means you might just survive what’s
and squeezing. I glance at her, seeing my own. apprehension reflected in her
then, nothing about my life has been pleasant lately. I squeeze Lisa’s hand back, drawing strength from
head–on, my chin lifting in silent challenge. “We’re ready,” I tell him, my voice steady despite the
gaze raking over
Avs Life in
looking for weak spots to exploit. I
crawl.
but orders are orders.” He stops in front of me, his eyes boring into mine with an intensity
had to do to survive,” I say, my voice
harsh and mocking. “Fighting ain’t just about throwing fists, girl. It’s about instinct, about being willing to do whatever it takes to come out on top.” His gaze flicks to Lisa, dismissive. “And you? You look like you’d faint
her sides. But she meets his stare head–on, her voice only wavering slightly as she says, “I
in Westwood
“Pretty words, but they don’t mean shit out there. In the real world, it’s kill or
dry. He’s right, of course. For all my bravado, I’m woefully unprepared for the realities of this new world I’ve found myself in. But I refuse
feel. “Show
girl. Let’s see what you’re made of.” He takes a step back, his posture shifting into a loose, ready
won’t.”
her confusion clear. “You mean, just… attack you? Right now? Just like
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invitation, girl? In the real world, your enemies won’t wait for you to be ready. They’ll strike hard and fast, without
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