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,

"Fae?"

off-balance by her bizarre question, I turn to Kellan, whose jaw tightens even further, then back to

she peers into my eyes with unsettling

never had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze. The

could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

I look away

"Alright, I'll take your

look into the call?

demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

in my pocket, I retrieve

She arches an eyebrow.

actual phone to check

to my cheeks as embarrassment mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's

my skin itches from

chair, my

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

but Steve

lot prefers 'Unregistered

chill down my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous reputation of the

sure?" Kellan asks,

nods. "As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is

say to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For your

dismissive hand. "Don't mention it.

of laughter escapes Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In

out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even

ask Kellan as he slides into the driver's seat of

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