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.

secrets.

secret means Ava never wakes up? the logical side of

I don’t know.

silent, because there isn’t much to

I’m pretty sure. Mom’s changed our group chat name from My Happy Randalls to Empty Nest Randalls with a sad emoji,

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I was

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

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

been so much lately…

about being pregnant.

Wait. Pregnant.

an answer on that?

be

be why?

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,

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 way wasn’t you, cause a girl to

no. That’s not

mind. Ava mentioned worrying about being pregnant, but we never really circled

lying so still and pale against the white hospital sheets, I can’t help but wonder

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

put this on him. Not

who can help, someone

Vanessa.

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Ava’s

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. If anyone can answer my questions without making me

hand. “I’ll be right back,” I whisper, even though I know she can’t hear

straighten 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

a 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

Or maybe

figuring I can always backtrack if I need

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mind churns with questions

is it? What could possibly cause her

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

Ava. Please wake up.

an apology

Vanessa.

looks just as surprised as I feel, her eyes widening as she takes in my disheveled appearance.

come out. Suddenly, all of my carefully planned questions seem to have vanished, replaced by a thick, choking

throat.

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