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.

back to Steve as she asks

been in contact with

"Fae?"

off-balance by her bizarre question, I

further, then

wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight

"Only Fae magic could interfere with a

the nausea returns at eye contact, and I look away

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

look into the call?

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I can

guarantees."

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phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into his

to check the

almost amused.

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

and my skin itches

comfortably on the chair, my

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

confused glance, but Steve continues

lot prefers 'Unregistered city!

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

sure?" Kellan

nods. "As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area

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Steve, my gratitude

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

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

our leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight.

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