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

you been in contact

"Fae?"

by her bizarre question, I turn to

even further, then

over me, and I fight the urge to retch. "I've never had

Fae magic could interfere with a wolf's hearing

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

long moment, Steve sits back. "Alright, I'll take

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

demeanor nonchalant.

guarantees."

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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

phone to check the call," she

almost amused.

number, watching as Steve's fingers fly across the keyboard. The room falls

by, and my skin

on the chair, my head twinges, a dull ache settling behind my

the silence. "The call came from

but Steve continues before we can

prefers 'Unregistered city!

chill down my spine. Dakota Sanctuary. It sounds almost mystical,

sure?" Kellan asks, leaning

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

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201 Ava: Blove (0)

gratitude genuine

hand. "Don't mention it.

bark of laughter escapes Kellan, and even I manage a weak smile. In this world of wolves and magic, it seems even children have images to

of daylight. The warehouse seems even

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