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

have you been in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

her bizarre question,

jaw tightens even further, then back

propped on the desk as she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with

remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere

returns at eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear,

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

into the

demeanor nonchalant.

guarantees."

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phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into his palm, watching as he passes it to Steve. She arches

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

almost amused.

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

and my skin itches

on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache

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

I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before we

'Unregistered

my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous reputation of the Unregistered

sure?" Kellan asks,

sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That

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to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my

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

of laughter escapes Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic,

into the harsh glare of daylight.

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