Tangled

Chapter 201

Unshift 201

Unshift 201

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 me a

you been in contact with

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn

further, then

unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze. The

expression remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere

nausea returns at eye contact, and I look

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

into

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try,

guarantees."

14:52

26

201 Avs Steve (th

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

the actual phone to

almost amused.

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

and my skin itches

chair, my head

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

but Steve continues before we

prefers 'Unregistered city! I

sounds almost

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

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

318

201 Ava: Blove (0)

gratitude

a dismissive hand. "Don't mention it.

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255