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.

back to Steve as she asks me

been in contact with the

"Fae?"

by her bizarre question,

jaw tightens even further, then back to

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 Fae," I manage, averting my gaze. The nausea

could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

the nausea returns at eye contact, and I look

sits back. "Alright, I'll take your denial

throat. "Can you look into the call? Find

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant.

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

don't need the actual phone to check

almost amused.

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

by, and my skin itches from

the chair, my head twinges, a

silence. "The call came from the general area of Dakota

and I exchange a confused glance, but

lot prefers 'Unregistered city!

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

Kellan asks,

though. That area is a dead zone

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my

it. Seriously, don't. I have

weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems

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

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