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.”

back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the

exits

with Lucas and Lisa. The tension in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this

reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus on

okay?”

her support. “Thanks, Lise. I

mischief. “Probably be bored out

a wink, she’s gone, leaving

shifts his weight from

Standing Up to

It’s a stark contrast to the confident,

that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying to do better. To be better. For you.”

lump in my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself

that’s been burned before, holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides over my

It hates distance, and every particle

into his arms.

do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure

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 that familiar tension, a magnetic pull that

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

murmurs, his deep voice a caress

need time, but I can’t deny what I

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

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

Lucas is so close, his 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. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet

breathe, my voice barely above a whisper.

Not now.

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