Tangled

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278 Ava: Lisa!!!

There are at least seven wolves accompanying a group of people, but my eyes follow only one of them.

Lisa.

Whose face is as red as a tomato. Kellan's carrying her like a princess, naked as the day he was born, as if that's the most natural thing in the world.

Despite the humor of the situation, my heart withers at the sight of her. Once-vibrant features are now haggard, black hair limp instead of lustrous. Her tanned skin has grown pale. At least she's finally here.

She's staring at Kellan like she wants to murder him. Always a good sign.

"Lisa."

Her name on my lips is a bare whisper, but Lisa's head snaps in my direction as her eyes search frantically. Once she sees me, her entire face lights up, the redness forgotten as she struggles to escape Kellan's grip..

She fails.

He holds her tighter against his chest and I'm pretty sure he growls at me, but I don't give a fuck as I rush forward, ignoring the awkwardness as I hug her while she's in his arms. "Lisa. Thank fucking God. Are you okay?"

"That's my question-damn it, Kellan, put me the fuck down!" She wiggles harder against his grip, clinging to me like a toddler. "I want to be with Ava!"

"No."

She growls her own human growl. "Ava, I'm going to stab him in his fucking balls if he doesn't le

me go.

I stay in his space now that he's finally with his

up with this shit. Did you know he- Lisa's mouth snaps closed as she looks around, seeing how many

have no idea when later is going to be. Judging from Kellan's demeanor,

that I don't sympathize

again, setting his

should at least put on some clothes,"

"No" he enane

278 Ava: Lisa!!!

"Yes," she hisses.

is going

Lis was

and let her decompress for a little bit. Shower. Feel human. Relax. And then I

holds my gaze, and everyone continues to watch in silence. Then he drops the

his naked behind storm in the direction of my apartment isn't really a vision I ever wanted

At least Lisa's back.

shift into their own naked forms, and I stare at

Jesus.

time I've spent away from packs lately, it's become awkward to see naked

that comes out of my mouth as I stare

Blackwell, the old man announces, holding out a hand. "Pleasure to

you, Luna

Ava."

my denial, I just smile awkwardly. "Hello,

of thin air. "We thought he died in the last ambush. It's good to see you again, Dr. Blackwell.

man nods his head like a bobbing parrot. "It

it wasn't for your warning, I might not be," he says grimly, and I wonder what all that's about. Ryder me politely. "There's an empty cabin to the south side. Shall

turns to