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.”

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

a curt nod, Kellan exits the room, leaving

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

squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment.

okay?”

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

eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind.

leaving

from foot to

Ava Standing Up

contrast to the

my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying

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

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

fated bond is trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and every particle of my

into his arms.

time. Space. I need to figure out who I am, without anyone

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 tension, a magnetic

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

murmurs, his deep voice

need time, but I can’t deny what

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

against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his

mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just

a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft sigh escapes my lips. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ

breathe, my voice barely above a

can’t. Not now.

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