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

need to give Mrs.

chance.

a story, if you want

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

bench.

her through with no grumbling, though their eyes never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on

thing that they

a soft groan. She places her parcel next to her and gives me a wry smile. "I'm getting too old for this

to trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe

Ava, Selene urges

breath, forcing myself to focus on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me for a long moment before speaking

how much do you know

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

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it,

Elkins watches me with that calm gaze of hers. "Are you

about that?"

I shake my head.

seen a vampire and hadn't really known about them. So how am I supposed

what isn't?

aren't real. The packs don't talk

I ask,

"Magicians? They're the same. But the

is shameful on all

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

harmony among humans. Their abilities were hidden, and they didn't cause any trouble. But as- time went on, many witches were threatened by the power of wolves, vampires, and the Fae. It caused a lot

between them."

in despite myself.

Elkins says quietly. "By

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but

by thejenfocations. *if

innocence of most didn't change the

things.*

of the guards growls low in his throat. "Witches wanted to

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