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.

Kellan exits

the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this battle, small as it

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

okay?”

Lise. I don’t know what I’d do

dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll see you soon.”

leaving me alone

shifts his weight from foot to foot.

Ava Standing Up to the

contrast to the confident, commanding

dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I

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

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

It hates distance, and every particle of my

into his arms.

need time. Space. I need to figure out

primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The air between us crackles with that familiar

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

he murmurs, his deep voice a caress against

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

wolf feels for you. I’ll do

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

my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him. You need space.

so close, his scent of pine and 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

I breathe, my voice barely above

can’t. Not now.

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