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.

to Steve as she asks me a

you been in contact with

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn

jaw tightens even further, then back

me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze.

remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear, I've never interacted with

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

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

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try,

guarantees."

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in my pocket, I retrieve it and

the actual phone to check the call,"

almost amused.

nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across

by, and my skin itches

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

silence. "The call came from the general

confused glance, but Steve continues

prefers 'Unregistered

sends a chill down my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous

Kellan

sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That

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say to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease.

waves a dismissive hand. "Don't mention it.

and even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems even children have images

glare of daylight. The warehouse

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