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.”

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

exits the room, leaving me

The tension in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of

and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus on getting out

okay?”

support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what I’d

with mischief. “Probably be bored out of

she’s gone, leaving me alone with

his weight from

Standing Up

a stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come to know.

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

tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me

burned before, holds back, even as

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

into his arms.

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

eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

murmurs, his deep voice

“I know you need time, but

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

in my 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

in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you

body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft sigh escapes my lips. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet

my voice barely above a

now. Not

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