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 everything ready and

Kellan exits the room,

palpable, but there’s also a sense of

reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You

okay?”

support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know

“Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll see you

a wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone

from foot

Up

to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come

heart skip a

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

burned before, holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides

It hates distance, and every particle of my body wants to

into his arms.

need time. Space. I

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

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despite my reservations.

kiss

he murmurs, his deep voice

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

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

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

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

My body reacts instinctively,

my voice barely above

now. Not like this.”

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