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.”

into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll

exits the room,

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

finding mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make

okay?”

Lise. I don’t know

mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind. I’ll see you soon.”

wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with

his weight from foot to foot. looking

Ava Standing Up to the

stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha

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

wants to throw myself into

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

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

into his arms.

need time. Space. I need to figure out who I am, without anyone else’s influence.”

his broad frame seeming to fill the small hospital room. I watch as his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t

voice a caress against my

time, but I can’t deny what I

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

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

warns in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the

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 his touch as a soft sigh escapes my lips. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

breathe, my voice barely

now. Not like this.”

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