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.”

in surprise, but he quickly schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll

Kellan exits the room, leaving

but there’s also a sense of relief.

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

okay?”

I don’t know what I’d do without

grins, her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored

she’s gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

shifts his weight from foot to

Standing Up

stark contrast to the

hand through his dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I

my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from the

holds back, even as a familiar tingle

hates distance, and every particle of my body

into his arms.

need time. Space. I need to figure out who I am,

frame seeming to fill 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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

deep voice

“I know you need time, but I

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

as he reaches out, his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch

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

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I breathe, my voice barely

now. Not like

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