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.

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

in

"Fae?"

bizarre

further, then back to

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 the Fae," I manage, averting my gaze.

remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's

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

I'll

you look into the call?

her demeanor nonchalant. "I

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

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

almost amused.

to my cheeks as embarrassment mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly

crawl by, and my skin itches

the chair, my head twinges, a

call

I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before

lot prefers 'Unregistered city!

sounds almost mystical, a

sure?" Kellan asks,

though. That area is a dead zone for most technology to access. Intentionally

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease.

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

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

stepping out into the harsh glare of

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