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.”

his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything

curt nod, Kellan exits the

in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve

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

okay?”

support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what I’d

be bored out of your mind. I’ll see you soon.”

leaving

weight from

Ava Standing Up to the Alpha

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

it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I

me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from the world. But

before, holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides over my

It hates distance, and

into his arms.

Space. I need to figure out who I am, without anyone

as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The

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despite my reservations.

kiss

voice a caress

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

for you. I’ll do

my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a

her presence a grounding force amidst the

embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft

I breathe, my voice

now.

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