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.”

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

a curt nod, Kellan exits the

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 may be.

go make sure everything’s set at the apartment.

okay?”

support. “Thanks, Lise. I

be bored out

she’s gone, leaving me alone

weight from foot to

Up to the

stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve

my heart

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

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

us together. It hates distance, and every

into his arms.

Space. I need

with a primal hunger that

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despite my reservations.

kiss

he murmurs, his deep voice

need time, but I can’t

I’ll do my best, but I need you to

my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve

Selene warns in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of

hard to 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

my voice barely

now. Not

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