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.”

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

Kellan exits the

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

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

okay?”

for her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what I’d do without

be bored out of your mind. I’ll see

wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

his weight from foot

Standing Up to the Alpha

the confident, commanding alpha

my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying

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

that’s been burned before, holds back, even

bond is trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and every particle of my body wants

into his arms.

Lucas. I do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out who

dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The air between us crackles

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

his deep voice a caress against

know you need time, but I

do my best, but I need you

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

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

so close, his scent of pine and musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch

I breathe, my voice barely

can’t. Not now.

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