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.”

neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and

Kellan exits the room, leaving

is palpable, but there’s also a sense

“I’ll go make sure everything’s set at

okay?”

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

dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll see you

gone, leaving me alone

his weight from foot

Up to the

to the confident, commanding alpha

He runs a hand through his dark hair, mussing it in a 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

that’s been burned before, holds back, even as a

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

into his arms.

do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out

seeming to fill the small hospital room. I watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t

his deep voice a caress against

you need time, but I can’t

I’ll do my best,

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

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

close, his scent of pine and musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch

I breathe, my voice barely above a

Not now. Not

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