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.

snaps back to Steve as she

you been in contact with

"Fae?"

her bizarre question, I turn

tightens even further, then back to

eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact

"Only Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's hearing like

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

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

throat. "Can you look into the call? Find out

shrugs, her demeanor nonchalant.

guarantees."

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After fumbling in my pocket, I retrieve it and place it into his palm, watching as he passes

actual phone to

almost amused.

cheeks as embarrassment mingles with the lingering nausea. Once prompted, I mumble my phone number,

and my skin

the chair, my head twinges, a

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

and I exchange a confused glance, but

lot prefers 'Unregistered city!

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

sure?" Kellan

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

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

I say to Steve, my gratitude genuine despite my unease. "For

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

smile. In this world

glare of daylight. The warehouse seems

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