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.

nod, Kellan exits the room,

air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief.

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

okay?”

I don’t know what I’d do without

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

gone, leaving me alone

shifts his weight from foot to

Up to the

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

runs a hand through his dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat.

my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms,

back, even as a familiar tingle slides over my skin.

bond is trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and

into his arms.

I need to figure out who I am, without anyone

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

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despite my reservations.

kiss

he murmurs, his deep voice a

“I know you need time, but I can’t deny what I

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

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

her presence a grounding force amidst the

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 a

can’t. Not now. Not

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