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 bit of a story,

I do. "Let's sit

bench.

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

I guess it's a good thing that they take

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

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

Selene urges

present moment. Mrs.

how much do

not real." The words tumble out automatically, a knee-jerk

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I say it, there's

me with that calm gaze of hers. "Are

about that?"

I shake my head.

really known about them. So how am I supposed to know

what isn't?

no surprise you think they aren't real. The packs don't talk about them. It's a touchy

I ask, curiosity piqued

"Magicians? They're

witches is shameful on all

"Now, now. Let's not pass judgment before we've

hidden, and they didn't cause any trouble. But as- time

between them."

forward, drawn in despite myself.

were hunted down," Mrs. Elkins

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but it

froudited by thejenfocations. *if

innocence of most didn't change the genocide

things.*

guards growls low in his throat. "Witches wanted to

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