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 for discharge.”

a curt nod, Kellan exits the room, leaving me

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

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

okay?”

support. “Thanks, Lise. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored out

wink, she’s gone, leaving me alone with Lucas.

from foot to

Standing Up to the Alpha

It’s a stark contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come

mussing it in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. “I know I’ve

swallow past the lump in my throat, my emotions a tangled mess. Part of me wants to throw

holds back, even as a familiar tingle slides

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

into his arms.

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

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

deep voice a caress against my

time, but I can’t deny what I

for you. I’ll do my best, but I

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

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

she’s right, but it’s hard 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 escapes my

my voice barely

can’t. Not now.

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