Tangled

Chapter 184

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184 Ava: What Are You Going to Do About It?

Staring at Jericho, I don't know how to respond.

The idea that I might cause more deaths moving forward is so horrifying, it's paralyzing.

That's not something I ever want to happen again.

"You have a long way to go yet before you can

claim that spot by the alpha's side. Sit up straight, girl." Jericho's finger jabs the air, pointing right at me. "Why are you wallowing in fear instead of forging forward?"

My mind goes blank. No words come to my defense, no clever retorts or explanations. Just... nothing, too surprised by the confrontation, too confused on where he's trying to go with his

words.

"I came back to see the rites-"

He slaps his thigh with a groan that sounds like it comes from the depths of his soul. "Is this the future of the Westwood Pack? We've gone too soft on a future Luna, I see."

My spine stiffens at that, a spark of indignation flaring to life. But before I can grasp onto it, Jericho's voice cracks through the room like a whip.

"You killed eighteen people. Nearly twenty more are still in the hospital, healing. Yeah? So what?"

dousing that tiny

shouldn't treat their lives so

still be alive it...

off

taking them lightly! I'm asking you-" he leans forward, his eyes blazing, "-what are you going to do about it? Stop acting like a mouse and act like a wolf!" My heart hammers against my ribs. What does he want me to say? That I'm sorry? That I'll do better? The words tangle on my tongue, trapped behind the lump in my throat. Somehow, I

He's looking for more.

his gaze unwavering, demanding

myself to meet his eyes.

want to cower behind any of you. I want to be

me, his expression unreadable.

floods through me, so intense it leaves me lightheaded. But before I can fully

head around to stare

clicking his tongue. "Wolves have no business running around like mutts,"

to make sense of this new information. Jericho's wolf talked to her? How did they

know about Selene?" I demand, my voice cracking

Surprise.

man, the demon of Westwood's training center.

living on pack lands. Never heard a wolf

through the glass to the

twisting together in my

the sound more contemplative than dismissive. "Do

my tongue. "But she's the only one who seems to have any idea what's going on with me. With all of this.

jaw tightens, his gaze drifting back to the window.

not a question,

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