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.”

surprise, but he quickly schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get

Kellan exits the room, leaving

there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this battle, small as it may be.

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

okay?”

“Thanks, Lise. I

grins, her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored

gone, leaving me alone

shifts his weight from

Up to the

a stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha

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

my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw

holds back,

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

into his arms.

time. Space. I need to

eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The air between us crackles with that familiar tension, a

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despite my reservations.

kiss

murmurs, his deep voice a caress

need time, but I can’t deny what I

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

a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve

grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember

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

I breathe, my voice barely above

can’t. Not now. Not

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