Tangled

Chapter 108

108 Lisa: Ava’s Absence (I)

LISA

Lucas is bigger than I thought he’d be.

The thought comes randomly as I stare at him across Ava’s bed. He never spares me a glance; he’s attuned to her every breath. There’s pain etched across his face that makes my heart ache for him.

I’m hurting, too. But this fated mate connection that

shifters have…

It’s on another level.

Kissing the back of Ava’s hand, I lower my head to pray for the hundredth time today.

Dear Lord, please hear my prayer. I know I don’t go to church and I don’t follow your commandments. I know

I’m a terrible Christian. I’m not even sure I am

Christian. But I know you’re supposed to care about all of us, so please–if you’re listening–please, save Ava.

She deserves so much more than this.

Of course, there’s no answer. Half of me is hoping for a miracle, but the other half knows the prayer’s

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pointless.

There’s nothing any of us can do.

The doctors are confused. All they can say is that she’s stable and should wake up when she’s ready.

But why is she even in this bed in the first place?

We didn’t do anything extra strenuous.

She’s been healing fine.

So why?

Vanessa’s words about Ava’s wolf have me worried, but

tell them about Selene. These

secrets.

if keeping the secret means Ava never wakes up?

I don’t know.

silent, because there

family. My parents are still pissed at me, I’m pretty sure. Mom’s changed our group chat name from My Happy Randalls to Empty Nest Randalls with a sad emoji, and she hasn’t spoken in there since

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I

in my bank account every week. He’s not thrilled, but he’s not about to let me go homeless or anything.

and now

been

worried about

Wait. Pregnant.

she ever get an answer on

she be

that be

as I glance toward Lucas. His presence is intimidating on a good day, but right now, with Ava unconscious in the hospital

Hey, Alpha of the

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friend. Quick question, could getting knocked up by a werewolf, who by the way wasn’t you, cause a girl

no. That’s

the question lingers, nagging at the back of my mind. Ava mentioned worrying about being pregnant, but we never really circled back to that topic. There was always something else going on, some new crisis. to

still and pale against the white hospital sheets, I can’t help but wonder if that could

to ask Lucas directly. He looks like he’s barely holding it together as it is, his eyes never leaving Ava’s face, his hand gripping hers like he’s trying to anchor her to

I can’t put this on him. Not now.

else who can help, someone

Vanessa.

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head, and I latch onto it like a lifeline. She’s the healer who’s been taking care of Ava, the one with the kind eyes and gentle voice. If anyone can answer

kiss to the back of Ava’s hand. “I’ll be right back,” I whisper, even though I know she can’t hear me.

of my every move. It’s unnerving, but also strangely comforting. At least I know he’s not going to

The hallway is quiet, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glare against the white walls and tiled floor. I take a moment to orient myself, trying to remember which way Vanessa’s

think. Or

left, figuring I can always backtrack

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my mind churns with questions and worries, each one more unsettling than the

it’s not pregnancy, then what is it? What could possibly cause her to just collapse like

possibilities are endless, and each one sends chill down my spine. I wrap my arms around myself, trying to ward off the sudden cold that seems to have seeped into my

be okay, Ava. Please wake up.

corner, and nearly collide with someone coming from the other direction. I stumble back, an apology already forming

Vanessa.

surprised as I feel, her eyes widening as she

come out. Suddenly, all of my carefully planned questions

throat.

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