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

have you been in

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn to

jaw tightens even further, then back to

A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight

could interfere with a wolf's hearing

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

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

you look into the call? Find out where it

her demeanor nonchalant. "I

guarantees."

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

don't need the actual phone to check the call," she says, her

almost amused.

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

my skin itches from

on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache

silence. "The call came from the

and I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before

prefers 'Unregistered

Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry

Kellan asks, leaning

It's hard, though. That area

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease.

it. Seriously, don't. I

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

of daylight. The

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