Tangled
Chapter 114
114 Ava: Standing Up to the Alpha
Lucas continues to pace, and Lisa folds her arms as she watches him, her chin tilted up in a defiant gesture
I know well.
She won’t back down, even from an alpha. If there’s such a thing as an alpha human, Lisa would probably be one. It doesn’t surprise me that her parents allowed her to come here; she gets what she wants, one way or
another.
Lucas stops his agitated steps, the soles of his boots squeaking against the linoleum floor. There’s a long, heavy sigh that seems to deflate his broad shoulders. When his golden eyes meet mine, they’re filled with a mix of resignation and apology.
“You’re right, Ava,” he says, his deep voice softening. “I’m sorry for trying to control you. It’s not my place.”
Selene snorts in my mind, her presence a comforting weight. He’s only sorry because you spoke up.
I mentally shush her, not wanting to ruin this moment of understanding with Lucas. It’s a small victory, but an important one. He needs to see me as an equal, not
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someone to be ordered around as he pleases.
Lucas turns to Kellan, who’s been standing silently by the door, his face an unreadable mask. “Change of
plans. Ava’s going back to Lisa’s apartment.”
a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the nurses know she’s ready for
Kellan exits the room, leaving me
with Lucas and Lisa. The tension in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won
squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set
okay?”
grateful for her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what
dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll
leaving me alone
his weight from foot
Up to
to the
runs a hand through his dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m
my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from
before, holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides over my
trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and every particle of my body wants to
into his arms.
I do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out who I am, without
frame seeming to fill the small hospital room. I watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends
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despite my reservations.
kiss
his deep voice a caress against my
you need time, but I can’t
for you. What my wolf feels for you. I’ll do my best, but I need you to understand me,
a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve craved, one that
grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what
me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch
my voice barely above a whisper.
now.
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