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.

been in contact with the

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn to Kellan, whose jaw tightens

the desk as she peers into my eyes with unsettling

had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze. The

Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's

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

I'll take your denial at face value. For

you look into the call? Find out

"I can try,

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

She arches an eyebrow.

phone to check the call," she says, her tone almost

mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as

my skin

more comfortably on the chair, my head twinges, a dull

it," Steve announces, shattering the silence. "The call came from

confused glance, but Steve continues before we

lot prefers 'Unregistered

Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous

Kellan asks, leaning

can be. It's hard, though. That

my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For

hand. "Don't mention it. Seriously, don't.

manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and

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

Kellan as he slides into the driver's

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