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.”

his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything

a curt nod, Kellan exits

tension in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense

giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure

okay?”

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

grins, her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your

she’s gone, leaving me

from foot

Ava Standing Up

a stark contrast to the confident, commanding

in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m

emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants

back, even

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

into his arms.

I

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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t

murmurs, his deep voice a caress against my

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

do my best, but I need you to understand

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

the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him. You

when Lucas 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 lips. Sᴇaʀch

voice barely above a whisper.

now. Not like

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