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?"

sighs, the sound harsh and grating through

and Jericho exchange a bewildered look, while Marcus and Liam simply

me."

words, something that doesn't translate through whatever filter they're using. "You've tapped into your power," the voice

do you 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. "Lisa will soon be in safe hands. That should help your

floods my veins. "What do you mean?

voice repeats, ignoring n questions. "Time is running

is this? What do you want with

the speaker snarls, and

my heart pounding.

to wolves," I tell Kellan, who huffs out a long breath, looking

hell was that?" Jericho demands, his

they know about my powers, and

hand through his hair, his expression grim. "For all we know, their

nod, my throat tight. This person won't answer

Vanessa asks, her voice soft. "Why didn't she

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

silence stretches, heavy with all of our unanswered

just sit here," I say finally, my voice shaking. "We

for the part," a voice agree.

black dress clings to her figure, and she walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette

front of me before I can blink, a wall of muscle and menace. Even Vanessa

brow, her ruby lips curving in a smile that's equal parts amusement and

greet a guest, child?"

How did

any way to

the hostility aimed toward her, she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring bright in the dimness of the room. "You called me,

heart hammering against my ribs. "I did, but I thought it

She laughs, but it sounds

to Sister

his shoulders tense. "Who are

glittering. "I am many things, wolf. But to you, I am an ally.

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twitching toward

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

so am I.