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.”

schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the nurses know she’s ready

Kellan exits

there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve

hand finding mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus on getting out of

okay?”

her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t

be

she’s gone, leaving me

his weight from foot to foot. looking

Ava Standing Up

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

makes my heart

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

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

is trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and every particle of my body

into his arms.

I need time. Space. I need to figure out who

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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

voice a caress against my

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

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

out, his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch

Selene warns in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you

think clearly when Lucas is 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

I breathe, my voice barely above a whisper.

can’t. Not now.

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