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.

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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 asks me a

you been in

"Fae?"

off-balance by her bizarre question, I turn

tightens even further, then back

dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had any contact with the Fae," I manage, averting

expression remains skeptical. "Only Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's

and I look away again. "I swear, I've never interacted

a long moment, Steve sits back. "Alright, I'll take your denial at face value. For

you look into the call? Find out where it came

shrugs, 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

need the actual phone to check

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 silent save for the clacking

by, and my skin itches from

on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache

announces, shattering the silence. "The call

I exchange a confused glance, but Steve continues before we can

lot prefers 'Unregistered

my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost

sure?" Kellan

nods. "As sure as I can be. It's hard, though. That area is a dead zone for most

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to Steve, my gratitude

it. Seriously, don't.

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

into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse

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