Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 201

Chapter 201 Ava: Steve (II)

Steve taps her pen against her lips as the kid from the reception desk leans in to whisper something in her ear. I can't make out the words, but whatever he says makes Steve's eyebrows shoot up.

She nods slowly, her gaze flicking back to me with renewed intensity.

Shifting uncomfortably in my chair, I glance at Kellan. What I want is reassurance, but instead I notice the tense set of his jaw, the new wrinkles around the corners of his eyes, and a slight tic in his cheek.

It's a subtle tell, but one I recognize. He's on edge.

And that's when it hits me. Kellan may be willing to work with these people, but that doesn't mean he trusts them. It doesn't mean they're on our side.

Who are these strange, unsettling children?

I swallow hard, my mouth gone dry. Kellan's tension is contagious, seeping into my own muscles, coiling them tight.

What's going on, Ava?

Selene's mental voice is too soft, probably from the distance between us.

Things are weird here, Selene.

I don't feel like we're in danger, but there's definitely something that leaves me unsettled, with chills rushing down my back and arms.

Her worry carries through the bond between us. Be careful, Ava.

Straightening in my chair, I take a deep breath. Then another. If Kellan brought me here, there's a reason for it. Lucas trusts him. I do, too.

My attention snaps back to Steve as she asks me a question.

long have you been in contact with the

"Fae?"

her bizarre question, I turn to Kellan, whose jaw tightens even

elbows propped on the desk as she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of

never had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting

could interfere with a wolf's

back, the nausea returns at eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear, I've never interacted

a long moment, Steve sits back. "Alright, I'll

clears his throat. "Can you look into the call? Find out where it came

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into his palm,

She arches an eyebrow.

check the call,"

cheeks as embarrassment mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls silent save for the clacking of

my skin itches

the chair, my head twinges,

call came

a confused glance, but Steve continues before

lot prefers 'Unregistered city,' I

sounds almost mystical, a

sure?" Kellan

be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead

say to Steve, my gratitude

waves a dismissive hand. "Don't mention it. Seriously, don't. I

manage a weak smile. In

leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even more derelict after the

you bring us here?" I ask Kellan as he slides into

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