Tangled

Chapter 201

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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.

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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.

Steve as she asks me

you been in contact with the

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn to

further, then back

my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with

magic could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

the nausea returns at eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear, I've never

long moment, Steve sits back. "Alright, I'll take your denial

look into the call? Find out where

demeanor nonchalant.

guarantees."

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extends his hand towards me, and I blink, realizing belatedly that he wants my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into his palm, watching as he passes it to Steve. She arches an

the actual phone to

almost amused.

rises to my cheeks as embarrassment mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls silent save

and my

comfortably on the chair, my head twinges,

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

but Steve continues before we

prefers 'Unregistered

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

Kellan asks,

"As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That

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say to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For your

mention it. Seriously, don't. I

laughter escapes Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In

harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even more derelict after

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