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 ready and let the nurses know she’s

exits the room,

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

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

okay?”

Lise. I don’t know what I’d do without

her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll see you soon.”

gone, leaving me alone

weight from foot

Standing Up

uncertain. It’s a stark contrast to the confident,

makes my heart skip a beat.

Part of me wants

been burned before, holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides

bring us together. It hates distance,

into his arms.

do. But I need time. Space. I

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.

kiss

his deep voice a caress against

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

do my best, but

reaches out, his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies

grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just

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

voice barely

Not now.

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