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.

to Steve as

in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

by her bizarre

tightens even further,

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

"Only Fae magic could interfere with a

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

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

into

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I

guarantees."

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After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it

the actual phone to

almost amused.

number, watching as Steve's fingers fly

by, and my skin

chair, my head twinges, a dull ache settling behind my

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

and I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues

'Unregistered city!

chill down my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a

Kellan asks, leaning

be. It's hard, though. That area

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

I say to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite

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

In

of daylight. The warehouse seems even

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