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

have you been in contact with the

"Fae?"

her bizarre question, I turn

further, then back to

with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to

Fae magic could interfere with

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

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

look into the

nonchalant. "I

guarantees."

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realizing belatedly that he wants my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into

actual phone to check the call," she says,

almost amused.

rises to my cheeks as embarrassment mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The

my

the chair, my head twinges, a dull

silence. "The call

and I exchange a confused glance, but

'Unregistered

Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous reputation

Kellan asks,

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

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

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

glare of daylight. The warehouse seems

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