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

Kellan exits the

also a

forward, her hand finding mine and giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You focus

okay?”

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

grins, her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of

a wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone

weight from foot to

Standing Up to the

to the confident,

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

tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself

holds back, even as

hates distance, and every particle of my body wants

into his arms.

Space. I need to figure out who I am, without

darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver down my spine. The air between us

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss isn’t enough.

his deep voice a

need time, but I can’t

do my best, but I need

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

presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you

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 his touch as a soft sigh

voice barely above a whisper.

Not now. Not like

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