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.”

lift in surprise, but he quickly schools his features back into a neutral expression.

curt nod, Kellan exits

is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this battle, small as

finding mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the

okay?”

I don’t know what I’d do without

be bored out

a wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with

his weight from foot to foot. looking

Ava Standing Up to the

stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come

hand through his dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart

wants to throw myself into his

that’s been burned before, holds back, even as

trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and every

into his arms.

appreciate that, Lucas. I do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out

seeming to fill the small hospital room. I watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The air between us crackles with

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

his deep voice a caress

you need time, but I can’t deny what I

for you. I’ll do my

reaches out, his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his

my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you

scent of pine and musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft sigh escapes my lips.

breathe, my voice

now. Not like this.”

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