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.”

a neutral expression. “Understood. I’ll get everything ready and

exits the room,

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

squeeze. “I’ll go make sure

okay?”

Lise. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

her dark eyes sparkling with mischief. “Probably be bored

she’s gone, leaving me alone with

shifts his weight from foot to foot.

Ava Standing Up to the Alpha

contrast to the confident, commanding alpha I’ve come to

it in a way that makes my heart

me wants

holds back,

to bring us together. It hates distance, and every particle of my body wants

into his arms.

Space. I need to figure out who I

darken, pupils dilating with a primal hunger that sends a shiver

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despite my reservations.

stolen kiss

he murmurs, his deep voice a caress against my

need time, but

for you. I’ll do my best, but I need

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

Selene warns in my mind, her presence a grounding force amidst the swirl of emotions. Remember what

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

my voice

now. Not like this.”

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