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

in contact

"Fae?"

her bizarre question,

jaw tightens even further,

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. The nausea

Fae magic could interfere with

back, the nausea returns at eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear,

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

you look into the call? Find out where

her demeanor nonchalant. "I

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 into his palm, watching as he passes it to Steve.

phone to

almost amused.

phone number, watching

crawl by, and my

my

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

and I exchange a confused glance, but Steve

prefers 'Unregistered

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

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

It's hard, though. That area is

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

my gratitude genuine despite my

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

smile. In this world of

leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of

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