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

Kellan exits the room, leaving

but there’s also a

a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the

okay?”

nod, grateful for her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what

with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll see

wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with

from foot to foot.

Ava Standing Up to the

to the confident,

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

past the lump in my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let

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

bring us together. It hates distance, and every particle of my body

into his arms.

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

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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

voice a caress

time, but I can’t deny

for you. What my wolf feels for you. I’ll do my best, but I need you to understand me,

his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve craved, one that sets my

amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him.

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 website on Gøøglᴇ to access

voice barely

can’t. Not now. Not like this.”

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