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 everything ready and let

nod, Kellan exits the room,

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

“I’ll go make sure everything’s set at the apartment. You

okay?”

“Thanks, Lise. I

be bored

a wink, she’s gone, leaving me

shifts his weight from foot

Up to

to the confident, commanding alpha

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

past the lump in my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw myself into his arms, to let him shield me

holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides over my skin.

hates

into his arms.

appreciate that, Lucas. I do. But I need time. Space. I need to figure out who I am,

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

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despite my reservations.

kiss isn’t enough.

murmurs, his deep voice

but I can’t deny what

feels for you. I’ll do

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

grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what you just told him.

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

voice barely above a whisper.

now. Not like this.”

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