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.”

expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and let the

exits

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

forward, her hand finding mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus

okay?”

support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know

be bored out of your

she’s gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

his weight from foot

Up to

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

dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve

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

back, even as a familiar tingle slides over my skin.

bring us together. It hates distance,

into his arms.

Lucas. I do. But I need time. Space. I

watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

his deep voice a caress against my

you need time, but I can’t deny what

my wolf feels for you. I’ll do my best, but

he reaches out, his calloused fingers brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve

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

to think clearly when Lucas is so close, his scent of pine and musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively,

breathe, my voice barely

now. Not like

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