Tangled

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215 Ava: Going to Sister Miriam Again (1)

The candle wick flickers to blazing life. Marcus and Liam's hands are heavy on my shoulders, grounding me as Adam and Vanessa complete the chain. Selene's fur brushes my leg, a s nt reminder of her presence.

I focus on Sister Miriam, on my desperate need to understand... everything.

My powers. The city. These phone calls. Steve. The Fae. The Moon Goddess. Lisa. And that damned Mad Prince.

The flame flickers, casting eerie shadows across the faces of those gathered around me. I close my eyes, picturing Sister Miriam's enigmatic smile, her ruby eyes glittering with secrets. Sister Miriam, I need you.

I hold my breath, waiting for the rush of magic, the dizzying sensation of being transported across space and time.

But nothing happens.

I open my eyes, blinking in confusion. We're still in my room, surrounded by the trappings of my everyday life. Kellan and

Jericho exchange a glance, their expressions a mix of curiosity and

concern.

"When's it supposed to happen?" Kellan asks, his brow furrowing.

A sinking feeling takes hold of my gut. "I don't know. It worked before."

Staring at the candle, I whisper Sister Miriam's name, each syllable

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215 Ava Gloing to Sistor Miriam Again (1)

a desperate plen. "Sister Miriam. Ster Miriam, please"

The silence stretches, broken only by my harsh breathing. Selene presses closer to my leg,

I'm about to try again when my phone rings, the sudden sound making us all jump. I fumble for it, my hands shaking as I see the unknown number on the screen.

"Hello?" My voice cracks, betraying my nerves.

"Are you an idiot?" a robotic voice demands. "T ng to access your power now could kill everyone around you!"

Jericho and Kellan stare intently at the phone, and I put it on speaker.

"Who is this?"

robotic voice sighs, the sound harsh and grating through

a bewildered look, while Marcus and Liam simply shake their heads.

me."

evident despite the robotic distortion. There's an edge to their words, something that doesn't translate through whatever filter they're using. "You've tapped into your power," the voice continues,

know that?"

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line goes silent for a moment, the absence of sound almost deafening. Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the subject.

"What do you mean?

repeats, ignoring n questions. "Time

furrowed. "Who is

won't talk to any wolves," the

the phone in my hand, my heart pounding. The

talk to wolves," I tell Kellan,

was that?" Jericho demands, his

my powers, and they said something

expression grim. "For all we know, their safe

person won't answer questions,

asks, her voice soft.

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at the candle's flickering flame. "I don't know. Maybe she can't, or maybe

heavy with all

can't just sit here," I say finally, my voice shaking. "We have to

dressed for the part,"

her figure, and she walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette holder dangling from her fingers, a slender

of muscle and menace. Even Vanessa steps forward, her gentle

arches a brow, her ruby lips curving in a smile

greet a guest, child?"

How did

any way to

aimed toward her, she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring

my ribs.

come to my home?" She laughs, but it

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shifts, his shoulders tense. "Who are

Miriam's gaze flicks to him, her eyes glittering. "I am many things, wolf.

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now?" Jericho growls, his hand twitching toward the gun at his

touch the back of his shoulder. "She's here to help." They're both on edge

so am I.