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

them about Selene. These

secrets.

the secret means Ava never wakes up? the logical side of me whispers.

I don’t know.

there isn’t much

pretty sure. Mom’s changed our group chat name from My Happy Randalls

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Ava’s

I was moving.

thrilled, but he’s not

and now I’m terrified that she won’t

there’s been so much lately…

even worried about being

Wait. Pregnant.

get an answer on that?

she be

be why?

weight in my stomach as I glance toward Lucas. His presence is intimidating on a good day, but right now, with Ava

up that kind of question? Hey, Alpha of the Westwood Pack, you don’t know

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getting knocked up by a werewolf, who by the way wasn’t you, cause a girl to go into a coma?

no. That’s

being pregnant, but we never really circled back to that topic. There was always something else going on, some

white hospital sheets, I can’t help but wonder if

his eyes never leaving Ava’s face, his hand gripping hers like he’s trying to anchor her to

this

else who can help, someone who knows about shifter biology and pregnancies.

Vanessa.

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Ava’s

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 my questions without making me feel like an

a soft kiss to the back of Ava’s hand. “I’ll be right back,” I whisper, even though I know she can’t hear me. “Just gonna go ask Vanessa a

that he’s aware of my every move. It’s unnerving, but also strangely comforting.

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 floor. I take a moment to orient myself, trying to remember which

Or

figuring I can always backtrack

Lisa Ava’s

As I walk, my mind churns with questions and worries, each

What could possibly cause

chill down my spine. I wrap my arms around myself, trying to

be okay, Ava. Please wake

an apology already forming on my lips, but it dies in

Vanessa.

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

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

throat.

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