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.

proved himself with time. I need to give

chance.

a story, if you want

"Let's sit

bench.

with no grumbling, though their eyes never leave her. It's somewhat amusing to see them so on edge over an elderly lady who spends her day in a bookstore,

I guess it's a good thing that they take any threat

She places her parcel next to her and gives me

to trust Mrs. Elkins, to believe in the

Selene urges gently. She means

on the present moment. Mrs. Elkins studies me

do

catches me off guard. "Witches? They're not real." The words

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I say it, there's no belief

me with that calm gaze of hers.

about that?"

I shake my head.

vampire and hadn't really known about them. So

what isn't?

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

and magicians different?" I ask, curiosity piqued despite my

shakes her head. "Magicians? They're the

shameful on all

Mrs. Elkins fixes them with a stern look. "Now, now. Let's

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

between them."

in despite myself. "What

down," Mrs. Elkins

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you, but it

thejenfocations. *if they

end, the innocence of

things.*

throat. "Witches wanted to eradicate everyone who could

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