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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