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

exits

The tension in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve

“I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus on getting

okay?”

I

her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be

gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

from foot to foot.

Ava Standing Up to

stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve

my heart skip

throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to

holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides over

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

into his arms.

But I need time. Space. I need to

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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t

he murmurs, his deep voice a caress against

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

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

catches in my throat as 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

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

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 my

I breathe, my voice barely above a

can’t. Not now.

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