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.”

schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood.

curt nod, Kellan exits the room,

air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this

mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus on getting out

okay?”

nod, grateful for her support. “Thanks, Lise. I

eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of

gone, leaving me alone

his weight from foot

Up to the

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 be better. For you.”

my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from

burned before, holds back, even as a familiar

trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and every

into his arms.

I need to figure out who I am,

with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The air between

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

he murmurs, his deep voice a caress against

know you need time, but

What my wolf feels for you. I’ll do my

a gentleness that belies his strength. It’s a touch I’ve craved, one

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

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 Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website

breathe, my voice barely above a

Not now. Not

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