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.”

but he quickly schools his features back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get

curt nod, Kellan exits the

palpable, but there’s also a sense of relief. I’ve

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

okay?”

nod, grateful for her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what I’d do without

sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out of your

a wink, she’s gone, leaving

his weight from foot to

Up to the Alpha

a stark contrast to the confident, commanding

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

my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants

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

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

into his arms.

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

his golden eyes darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

voice a caress against my

know you need time, but I can’t deny

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

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

mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him.

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

I breathe, my voice barely above a whisper.

Not now.

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