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

long have you been in contact

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn to

jaw tightens even further, then back to

A wave of dizziness washes over me,

could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

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

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

look into the call?

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

to check the

almost amused.

with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as

and my

the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache settling behind

Steve announces, shattering the silence. "The call came from the general

a confused glance, but Steve continues before

prefers 'Unregistered city!

sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous reputation of the

Kellan asks, leaning

I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my

hand. "Don't mention it. Seriously,

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

the harsh glare of

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