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.

to Steve

long have you been in contact

"Fae?"

by her bizarre question,

even further, then

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 nausea subsides almost

could interfere

returns at eye contact, and I look away again. "I swear, I've

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

his throat. "Can you look into the call?

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try,

guarantees."

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

to check the

almost amused.

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

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

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

glance, but Steve continues before we can

'Unregistered city!

Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

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

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say to Steve, my gratitude genuine

mention it. Seriously, don't. I have a

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

leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse

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