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.

back to Steve as she asks me

long have you been in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

by her bizarre

jaw tightens even further, then

dizziness washes over me, and I fight

Fae magic could interfere with

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

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

into the call? Find out where it came

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

guarantees."

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my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into his palm, watching

actual phone to check the

almost amused.

Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls silent save for the clacking of

and my skin

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

"The call came from the general area of

I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before

lot prefers 'Unregistered city!

spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical,

Kellan

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

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

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

"Don't mention it. Seriously, don't. I have

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

out into the harsh glare of

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