Tangled

Chapter 201

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201 Ava: Steve (1)

Steve taps her pen against her lips as the kid from the reception desk leans in to whisper something in her car. I can't make out the words, but whatever he says makes Steve's eyebrows shoot up @ She nods slow; her gaze flicking back to me with renewed intensity

Shifting uncomfortably in my chair, I glance at Kellan. What I want is reassurance, but instead I notice the tense set of his jaw, the new wrinkles around the corners of his eyes, and a slight tie in his

cheek.

It's a subtle tell, but one I recognize. He's on edge.

And that's when it hits me. Kellan may be willing to work with these people, but that doesn't mean he trusts them. It doesn't mean they're on our side.

Who are these strange, unsettling children?

I swallow hard, my mouth gone dry. Kellan's tension is contagious, seeping into my own muscles, coiling them tight.

What's going on, Ava?

Selene's mental voice is too soft, probably from the distance

between us.

Things are weird here, Selene.

I don't feel like we're in danger, but there's definitely something that leaves me unsettled, with chills rushing down my back and

arms.

201 Ava: Steve (1)

Her worry carries through the bond between us. Be careful, Ava,

Straightening in my chair, I take a deep breath. Then another. If Kellan brought me here, there's a reason for it. Lucas trusts him. I do, too.

snaps back to Steve

you been in

"Fae?"

her bizarre

tightens even further, then

of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze. The nausea subsides

Fae magic could interfere with

I look away again. "I swear, I've never interacted with

sits back. "Alright, I'll take your denial at face value. For

his throat. "Can you look into the call? Find

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

guarantees."

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in my pocket, I retrieve it and

actual phone to check the call,"

almost amused.

number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls silent save

and my skin itches from

more comfortably on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache settling

it," Steve announces, shattering the silence. "The call came from the general

but Steve continues before we can question

prefers 'Unregistered

chill down my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous reputation of the

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone

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my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For

waves a dismissive hand. "Don't mention it. Seriously,

smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems even

harsh glare of

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