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.

with time. I need to give Mrs.

chance.

a story,

sit down," I

bench.

never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly lady who spends

a good thing that they take any threat

the bench beside me with a soft groan. She places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry smile.

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

to her, Ava, Selene urges gently.

on the present moment.

much do you

off guard. "Witches? They're not real." The words tumble out automatically, a

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History of

it, there's no belief behind

calm gaze of

about that?"

I shake my head.

I'd never seen a vampire and hadn't really known about them. So how

what isn't?

no surprise you think they aren't real. The packs don't

different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite

her head. "Magicians? They're the same.

is shameful on

from the older guards, their disapproval clear. Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's not

Their abilities were hidden, and they didn't cause any trouble. But as- time went on, many witches were threatened by the

between them."

forward, drawn in

down," Mrs. Elkins says quietly. "By humans

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but it

thejenfocations. *if

of most didn't change the genocide wrought upon their

things.*

throat. "Witches wanted to eradicate everyone who could stand

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