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 are

secrets.

if keeping the secret means Ava never wakes up? the logical side

I don’t know.

stay silent, because there isn’t much

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

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I

money in my bank account every week. He’s not thrilled, but he’s not

Granite City, and now I’m terrified that

Maybe. But there’s been so much lately…

even worried about being pregnant.

Wait. Pregnant.

get an

she be

that be why?

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

even bring up that kind of question? Hey, Alpha of

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friend. Quick question, could getting knocked up by a werewolf, who by the

no. That’s

about being pregnant, but we never really circled

hospital sheets, I can’t help but wonder if that could be the reason

but I can’t bring myself to ask Lucas directly. He looks like he’s barely holding it together as it is, his eyes

put this on

who can help, someone who knows about

Vanessa.

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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. If anyone

lean down to press a soft kiss to the back of Ava’s hand. “I’ll be right back,” I whisper, even though I know

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.

click shut softly behind me. The hallway is quiet, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glare against the white walls and tiled floor.

think. Or maybe right?

I can always backtrack if I need

Ava’s Absence

I walk, my mind churns with questions

it? What could possibly cause

chill down my spine. I wrap my arms around myself, trying to ward off the sudden cold that seems

be okay, Ava. Please

coming from the other direction. I stumble back, an apology already forming on my lips, but it dies in my

Vanessa.

I feel, her eyes widening as she takes in my disheveled appearance. “Miss Randall? Is

mouth, but no words come out. Suddenly, all of my carefully planned questions seem to have vanished, replaced by a thick, choking lump in

throat.

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