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.”

expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and

Kellan exits the room, leaving

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.

reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at

okay?”

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

with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your

wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone

his weight from

Ava Standing Up to the

stark contrast to the

hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying

Part of me wants to

burned before, holds back, even as

bring us together. It hates distance,

into his arms.

But I need time. Space. I need to figure

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

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

his deep voice a caress

need time, but I can’t

I’ll do my best, but I need you to understand

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 nerves

force amidst the

musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft sigh escapes my lips. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

my voice barely above

can’t. Not now. Not like this.”

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