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.

Steve as she asks

been in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

her bizarre

tightens even further,

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.

Fae magic could interfere

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

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

"Can you look into the call? Find

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant. "I can try, but

guarantees."

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in my pocket, I retrieve

to check

almost amused.

mumble my phone number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard.

by, and my skin

the chair, my head twinges, a

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

exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before we

'Unregistered city! I

name sends a chill down my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical, a far cry from the ominous

sure?" Kellan asks,

though. That area is a dead zone for most

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to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite

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

smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems even children have images

the harsh glare of daylight. The

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