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.

to Steve

you been in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

her bizarre

even further, then back

wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with the Fae,"

Fae magic could interfere with a

I look away again. "I swear, I've never interacted

long moment, Steve sits back. "Alright, I'll take your denial

throat. "Can you look into the call? Find out where it

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I

guarantees."

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fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it

to check the call," she

almost amused.

lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls silent save

by, and my

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

silence. "The call came from the general area of

I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before

'Unregistered

It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous

Kellan

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

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For your

dismissive hand. "Don't mention it.

a weak smile. In this world of wolves and

glare of daylight. The

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