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.”

a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the nurses know she’s ready for discharge.”

exits the room, leaving me

there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this

hand finding mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure

okay?”

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

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

wink, she’s gone, leaving me

his weight from foot to

Standing Up to

stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha

hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a

me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from the world. But

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

It hates distance, and every particle

into his arms.

do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out who I am, without anyone

darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

voice a caress against

“I know you need time, but I

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

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

presence a grounding force amidst the swirl

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

I breathe, my voice barely above

Not now. Not

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