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.”

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

Kellan exits

the air is palpable, but there’s also

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

okay?”

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

be bored out of your mind. I’ll see

she’s gone, leaving me alone with

shifts his weight from foot to foot. looking

Ava Standing Up to

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

that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying to do better. To

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

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

fated bond is trying to bring us together. It hates

into his arms.

But I need time. Space. I need

his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The

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despite my reservations.

kiss

deep voice a caress against

“I know you need time, but I

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

brushing against my cheek with a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a

amidst the swirl of

know she’s right, but it’s hard to think clearly when Lucas is so close, his scent of pine and musk enveloping me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into

I breathe, my voice barely

can’t. Not now. Not like this.”

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