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?"

voice sighs, the sound harsh and grating through the phone's speaker.

hint of understanding. Kellan and Jericho exchange a bewildered look, while Marcus and Liam simply shake their heads. "Who are you?" I demand, my grip

me."

help you," the voice snaps, frustration 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

know that?"

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a moment, the absence of sound almost deafening. Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the subject. "Lisa will

do you mean? What have

the voice repeats, ignoring n questions. "Time

his brow furrowed. "Who is this? What do you want with

any wolves," the speaker snarls, and the

my heart pounding. The candle flickers, casting eerie shadows across the

tell Kellan, who huffs out

the hell was that?"

about my powers, and they said something about

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

person

Sister Miriam?" Vanessa asks, her voice soft. "Why

to Sister

shake my head, staring at the candle's flickering flame. "I

silence stretches, heavy with all of

I say finally, my voice shaking. "We have to do

do look dressed for the part," a voice agree. tartling

the shadows. Her black dress clings to her figure, and she walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette holder dangling from her fingers, a slender line of smoke curling toward the ceiling. Something

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

a brow, her ruby lips curving in a smile

greet a guest, child?"

Miriam! How

any way to

identity. Unfazed by the hostility aimed toward her, she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring bright in the dimness

hard, my heart hammering against my ribs. "I did, but I

She laughs, but it sounds oddly

Going to Sister Miriam Again

shoulders tense.

flicks to him, her eyes glittering. "I am many

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his hand twitching toward the gun at his

of his shoulder. "She's here to

so am I.