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.

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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 with

"Fae?"

her bizarre question, I turn to

even further,

elbows propped on the desk as she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I

Fae magic could interfere with

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

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

throat. "Can you look into the

nonchalant. "I can try, but

guarantees."

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

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

almost amused.

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 room falls

by, and my

chair, my head twinges, a

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

but Steve continues

lot prefers 'Unregistered

sounds almost mystical, a

Kellan

nods. "As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for most technology to access. Intentionally

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to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For your

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

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

stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even more

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