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 nurses know she’s ready

nod, Kellan exits

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

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

okay?”

I don’t know what I’d do without

eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your mind.

she’s gone, leaving me alone

shifts his weight from foot to

Standing Up to the Alpha

to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve

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

of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to

been burned before, holds back, even as a

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

into his arms.

I need to figure out who I am,

the small hospital room. 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.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

murmurs, his deep voice a caress

but I can’t deny

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

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

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

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

I breathe, my voice barely

Not now.

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