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. I’ll get everything ready and

a curt nod, Kellan exits the room,

also a sense of relief. I’ve won

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

okay?”

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

eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored

she’s gone, leaving me

shifts his weight from

Ava Standing Up to the

stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come

in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying to do

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

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

together. It hates distance,

into his arms.

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

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 air between us crackles with that familiar tension,

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t

deep voice a

you need time, but I can’t

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

he reaches out, his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve craved, one that sets my nerves alight

the swirl of emotions.

warm embrace. My body reacts

I breathe, my voice barely

can’t. Not now. Not like

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