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 and let the

nod, Kellan exits the room, leaving me

and Lisa. The tension in the air is palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve won this battle, small

a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go

okay?”

her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your

leaving me

from foot to foot. looking

Up

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

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

Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me from

back,

fated bond is trying to bring us together. It hates distance, and

into his arms.

Lucas. I do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out who

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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

his deep voice a caress against my

know you need time, but I can’t deny what

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

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

in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of

me like a warm embrace. My body reacts instinctively, leaning into his touch as a soft sigh escapes my

breathe, my voice barely above a whisper.

Not now. Not

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