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.”

expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready

a curt nod, Kellan exits the room, leaving

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

it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set

okay?”

I don’t know what I’d

sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll

a wink, she’s gone, leaving me

weight from foot

Up to the Alpha

the confident,

way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I

mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from

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

It hates distance, and every

into his arms.

Space. I

broad frame seeming to fill 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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

murmurs, his deep voice a caress against my

time, but I can’t

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

brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve craved, one that

Selene warns in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl

musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft sigh escapes my lips.

my voice barely above

now. Not like

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