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.”

features back into a neutral expression.

exits the room,

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

go make

okay?”

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

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

a wink, she’s gone, leaving

his weight from foot

Up to the Alpha

uncertain. It’s 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 beat.

wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield

been burned before, holds back, even as a familiar

hates distance, and every

into his arms.

I need time. Space. I need to figure

steps closer, his broad frame seeming to fill the small hospital room. I watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The

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despite my reservations.

kiss

his deep voice a

you need time, but I

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

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

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

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 early and in the

I breathe, my voice barely above

can’t. Not now. Not like

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