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.”

he quickly schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the nurses know she’s ready for

Kellan exits

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

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

okay?”

nod, grateful for her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what

dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be

gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

shifts his weight from foot

Standing Up to the

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

that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know

lump in my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into

before, holds back, even as a familiar

hates distance, and every particle of

into his arms.

I

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.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

he murmurs, his deep voice a caress

need time, but I can’t deny what

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

a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a

presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him. You need

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

voice barely above a whisper.

Not now. Not like this.”

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