Tangled

Chapter 199

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Magic, she whines pitifully, her eyes watering. So much magic. It's overwhelming.

1 look from her to the book and back again, realization dawning.

Just what exactly did Mrs. Elkins give me?

Kneeling, I carefully pick the book back up, handling it with a new sense of reverence and caution. The symbol on the front seems to glint in the early morning light, almost as if it's winking at me.

I glance at Selene, still huddled miserably in the corner. "I'm not sure I'll be able to figure this out on my own."

Agreed, she says nasally, pawing at her snout. But maybe... Let's put that thing away for now, okay? Before it makes me sneeze my brain out through my nose.

The mental image makes me laugh, even as I close it, snapping the clasp closed with a firm click. "Don't be so dramatic. Your brain is far too big to fit through your nostrils."

You don't know that. You've never seen my brain.

"And I hope I never do." Standing, I move to the closet and carefully tuck the book onto the highest shelf. Out of sight, but definitely not out of mind. "There. Safe and sound and out of sneezing range." My hero, Selene drawls, finally uncurling from her corner. She still looks a bit bleary-eyed, but at least she no longer seems to be in imminent danger of sneezing herself inside out. So what now? That's the question, isn't it? I lean against the closet door,

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lower lip between my teeth as I

morning with a ringing that's a bit muffled. Startled,

Damn.

It's probably Lucas.

in a fabulous move that has it soaring through the air.

the mattress and headboard, my fingers brush against smooth plastic.

answer the phone, not bothering to check

my ear. "Lucas?" I try again, my brow furrowing when no response

screen. The phrase UNKNOWN CALLER blinks

bring the phone back to my

something-a soft sound, like breathing,

prickle along the skin of my forearms as I strain to

anger seeping into my voice. If this is

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my budding tirade, stopping me cold. It's

"Yes,"" I say slowly, my heartbeat quickening

that? Selene's concerned

my eyes off the opposite wall. I have no idea. But

voice says, ignoring

freezing me in place. Lisa.

ask, my voice trembling slightly. "Do you know where she is?

through my mind-Lisa,

empty... Squeezing my eyes

voice confirms, as

now."

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