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.

Steve as she asks me

have you been in contact with the Fae,

"Fae?"

bizarre question, I turn to

further, then back to

she peers into my eyes with unsettling intensity. A wave of dizziness washes over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've

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

returns at eye contact, and I look away

"Alright, I'll take your denial at face value.

clears his throat. "Can you look into the call? Find

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

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

need the actual phone to check the

almost amused.

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

crawl by, and my skin

comfortably on the chair, my head twinges,

call came from

and I exchange a confused glance, but

lot prefers 'Unregistered city! I

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

sure?" Kellan

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

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my gratitude genuine despite

hand. "Don't mention it. Seriously, don't. I have

Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves

out into the harsh glare of daylight. The warehouse

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