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.

Steve as she asks

in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

off-balance by her bizarre question, I turn to

even further, then back

girl leans forward, elbows propped on the desk as she peers into 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 the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze.

"Only Fae magic could interfere with a

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

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

throat. "Can you look into the call? Find out where it came

demeanor nonchalant. "I can try,

guarantees."

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After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into

actual phone to check the

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 for the

by, and my skin itches

chair, my

call came

but Steve continues before

'Unregistered

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

sure?" Kellan asks,

It's hard, though. That area is a dead

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

mention it. Seriously, don't. I have a reputation to

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

leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems

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