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.”

he quickly schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the nurses know

Kellan exits the room,

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

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

okay?”

I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out

gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

weight from

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stark contrast to the

dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat.

of me wants

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

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

into his arms.

But I need time. Space. I need

darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t

he murmurs, his deep voice a caress

but I can’t deny what

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

throat as he reaches out, 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

Selene warns in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him. You need space.

think clearly when 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 website on

breathe, my voice

now. Not

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