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.

snaps back to Steve as she asks me a

long have you been in

"Fae?"

by her bizarre

even further, then back to

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. The

Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's

eye contact, and I look

"Alright, I'll take your denial at face value.

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

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

guarantees."

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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 into his palm, watching as he passes

to

almost amused.

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

and my skin itches from

to sit more comfortably on the chair, my head

shattering the silence. "The call came from

glance, but Steve continues before

prefers 'Unregistered city!

Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

"As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for most technology

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Steve, my gratitude genuine

a dismissive hand. "Don't mention it.

even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves

into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even

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