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 as she

have you been in

"Fae?"

her bizarre question, I

tightens even further,

forward, elbows 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

remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with

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

sits back. "Alright, I'll

you look into the call? Find out

nonchalant. "I can

guarantees."

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

to check the call," she

almost amused.

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

my skin itches

my head twinges, a dull ache settling behind my

silence. "The call came from the

confused glance, but Steve continues before

lot prefers 'Unregistered city! I

my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous reputation of

Kellan

though. That

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Steve, my gratitude

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

manage a weak smile. In this world

out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even more derelict

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