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

a curt nod, Kellan exits the room, leaving me

also a sense of

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

okay?”

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

her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind.

a wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with

weight from foot to

Ava Standing Up to

uncertain. It’s a stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come

that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying to do

a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself

the part that’s been burned before, holds back, even

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

into his arms.

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

fill the small hospital room. I watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

murmurs, his deep voice a

know you need time, but

What my wolf feels for you. I’ll do my best, but I need you to understand me, too.”

fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s

force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him. You need space.

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

I breathe, my voice barely above

Not now.

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