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.

snaps back to Steve as she asks me

been in contact with

"Fae?"

her bizarre question, I turn

jaw tightens even further, then

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 subsides

could interfere with

and I look away again. "I swear,

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

into the call? Find out where

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can

guarantees."

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towards me, and I blink, realizing belatedly that he wants my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and

the actual phone to check the call," she says, her

almost amused.

phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls silent

and my skin itches from

the chair, my

the silence. "The call

and I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before we can

prefers 'Unregistered city!

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

sure?" Kellan asks,

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

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For

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

a weak smile. In this

take our leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems

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