Tangled

Chapter 196

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196 Ava: History of Witches

196 Ava: History of Witches

She is a good person, Selene whispers.

No shit.

I know that already.

Mrs. Elkins is the one who took me in when I was lost and

desperate to start anew.

But Mrs. Elkins is also here, knowing something about the necklace that helped hide my powers.

How much did she know about me? How much did she hide?

My stomach churns with the bitter feelings of betrayal. "You knew about me all along, didn't you?"

"No." Mrs. Elkins stops walking, concern crossing her face. "I knew you were a shifter, of course. I've seen more than one rogue in my life, looking for a new start. You were so lost, so scared. I had to help you."

"Why?" There's a part of my mind that immediately throws in unlikely scenarios, like Mrs. Elkins laughing behind my back over my naivete and ignorance.

But I know Mrs. Elkins.

That's not the kind of person she is.

So I shove it down, squashing it beneath a mental heel with ruthless efficiency.

It's my paranoia trying to take over again. Just like it did every time

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196 Ava: History of Witches

Lucas tried to give me any bit of attention or care.

proved himself with time. I need to give Mrs. Elkins

chance.

story, if you

do. "Let's sit down," I offer, motioning

bench.

her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly lady who

a good thing

Elkins sighs, easing herself onto the bench beside me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next

of conflicting thoughts and emotions. I want to trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe in the

Ava, Selene urges

the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for a long moment

do

not real."

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say it, there's no belief behind

Elkins watches me with that calm gaze

about that?"

I shake my head.

hadn't really known about them. So how am I supposed

what isn't?

surprised, then pleased. "Well, it's no surprise you think they aren't real. The packs don't

different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite

They're

is shameful on

Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not pass judgment before we've even heard

and they didn't cause any trouble. But as- time went on, many witches

between them."

drawn in

were hunted down," Mrs. Elkins says

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you, but it

by thejenfocations.

Mrs. Elkins agrees. "ha there were those who did terrible things. In the end, the innocence of most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their kind. People feared their power, and fear can make even

things.*

low in his throat. "Witches wanted to

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