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

can’t just tell them about

secrets.

secret means Ava never wakes

I don’t know.

there isn’t much to say.

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

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I

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

Granite City, and now I’m terrified

But there’s been

even worried about being

Wait. Pregnant.

an answer on that?

she be pregnant?

that be

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

up that kind of question? Hey,

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

no. That’s not

mind. Ava mentioned worrying about being pregnant, but we never really circled back to that topic. There was

white hospital sheets, I can’t help but wonder

as it is, his eyes never leaving Ava’s face, his hand gripping hers like he’s trying to anchor her to this world through sheer force

this on him. Not now.

be someone else who can help, someone who knows about

Vanessa.

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Ava’s

name pops into my 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.

soft kiss to the back of Ava’s hand. “I’ll be right back,” I

up, my gaze flickering to Lucas. He doesn’t acknowledge me, but I get the sense that he’s aware of my every move. It’s unnerving, but also strangely comforting. At least I know he’s not going to let anything happen to Ava while I’m gone.

final squeeze of Ava’s hand, I slip out of the room, letting the door click shut softly behind me. The hallway is quiet, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glare against the white walls and tiled

Or

figuring I can always backtrack

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to. As I walk, my mind churns with questions and worries, each one more unsettling than the

What could possibly cause her

each one sends chill down my spine. I wrap my arms around myself, trying to ward off the sudden

okay, Ava. Please wake

direction. I stumble back, an apology already forming on my lips, but

Vanessa.

surprised as I feel, her eyes widening as she takes

out. Suddenly, all of my carefully planned questions

throat.

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