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 Selene. These

secrets.

wakes up?

I don’t know.

I stay silent, because there isn’t much to

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

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

thing for me here in Granite City, and now I’m terrified that she won’t be here much longer.

But there’s been

worried about

Wait. Pregnant.

an answer

she be

that be

like a lead weight in my stomach as 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. The

do you even bring up that kind of question? Hey,

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

no. That’s

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 deal with.

her lying so still and pale against the white hospital sheets, I can’t help but wonder if that could be the reason behind all

bring myself 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

put this on him. Not now.

be someone else who can help, someone who knows about shifter biology and

Vanessa.

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who’s been taking care of Ava, the one with the kind eyes and gentle voice.

back,” I whisper,

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

out of the room, letting the door click shut softly behind me. The hallway is quiet, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glare

think. Or maybe

figuring I can always backtrack

Lisa Ava’s

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

could possibly cause her to just collapse like this?

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

okay, Ava. Please

stumble back, an apology already forming on my lips, but it

Vanessa.

I feel, her eyes widening as she

my mouth, but no words come out. Suddenly, all of my carefully planned questions seem to

throat.

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