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?"

turn to Kellan, whose jaw tightens even

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

the Fae," I manage, averting

skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

look away again. "I swear,

sits back. "Alright, I'll take your

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

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try,

me, and I blink, realizing belatedly that he wants my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve

She arches an eyebrow.

need the actual phone to check the call," she says,

nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard.

crawl by, and my skin itches from

sit more comfortably on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache settling

call came

glance, but Steve

'Unregistered city,'

It sounds almost mystical, a far

sure?" Kellan asks,

That area is a dead zone for most technology to access.

my gratitude genuine despite my unease.

dismissive hand. "Don't mention it. Seriously, don't. I have a reputation to

manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems even children have

harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even more derelict after the bright ambience of the basement

ask Kellan as he slides

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