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.”

back into a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll

curt nod, Kellan exits

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

reassuring squeeze. “I’ll go make sure everything’s

okay?”

her support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know

be bored out of your mind. I’ll

wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with

shifts his weight from

Up

uncertain. It’s a stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha

dark hair, mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve made mistakes. I’m trying to

my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let

before, holds back,

is trying to bring us together. It hates distance,

into his arms.

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

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

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

voice

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

I’ll do my best, but I need you to understand

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

the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him. You need

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

I breathe, my voice barely above a whisper.

now. Not

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