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.

snaps back to Steve as

long have you been in

"Fae?"

bizarre

further, then

the desk as she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge

Fae magic could interfere with

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

moment, Steve sits back. "Alright, I'll

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

her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

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 into his palm, watching as he passes it to Steve. She arches

need the actual phone to check the call," she

almost amused.

rises to 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

my skin

the chair, my head twinges,

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

exchange a confused glance, but Steve

lot prefers 'Unregistered

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

Kellan asks, leaning

be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for most

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gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For your

it. Seriously, don't. I

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

our leave, stepping out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse seems even more derelict after

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