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.

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.

back to Steve as she asks me

been in contact with the

"Fae?"

her bizarre

further, then back to

desk as she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight

skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with

nausea returns at eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear, I've

I'll take your denial at

his throat. "Can you look into the

demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

guarantees."

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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

need the actual phone to check the call," she says,

almost amused.

I mumble my phone number,

my skin

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

shattering the silence. "The call came from the general

and I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before

lot prefers 'Unregistered city!

spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

"As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for most technology to access. Intentionally

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

it. Seriously,

laughter escapes Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic,

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

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