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.

attention snaps back to Steve as she

have you been in contact

"Fae?"

off-balance by her bizarre question, I

further, then back to

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

remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere

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

back. "Alright, I'll take your

you look into the call?

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can

guarantees."

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extends his hand towards me, and I blink, realizing belatedly that he wants my phone. After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it

don't need the actual phone to

almost amused.

phone number, watching as

crawl by, and my

more comfortably on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache

shattering the silence. "The call came from the general

glance, but Steve continues before

lot prefers 'Unregistered

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

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

hard, though. That

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to Steve, my gratitude genuine

mention it.

In this world of wolves and magic,

leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of

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