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.

have you been in contact with the

"Fae?"

question, I turn to Kellan, whose jaw tightens even further, then

as she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave

any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting

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

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

"Alright, I'll take your denial at face value.

"Can you look into

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can

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

She arches an eyebrow.

to check the call," she says, her tone

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

and my skin

chair, my head twinges, a

shattering the silence. "The call came from the general area of

exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before we can

prefers 'Unregistered

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

Kellan

sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for most technology to

say to Steve, my gratitude

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

of laughter escapes Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems

daylight. The warehouse seems even more derelict after the

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

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