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 she asks me

been in contact

"Fae?"

by her bizarre question, I turn to

tightens even further, then back to

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

remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with a

returns at eye contact, and I look

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

into the call?

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try,

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. She

to check the call," she

almost amused.

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

and my skin

the chair, my

shattering the silence. "The call came from the general area of Dakota

but Steve continues before we can question

prefers 'Unregistered city!

sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the

Kellan asks, leaning

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

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

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

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

harsh glare of daylight.

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