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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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?"

harsh and grating through the phone's

of understanding. Kellan and Jericho exchange a bewildered look, while Marcus and Liam simply shake their heads. "Who are

me."

to 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

do you know that?"

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Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the subject. "Lisa will

floods my veins. "What do you mean? What have you done with

up," the voice repeats, ignoring n questions. "Time is running

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

won't talk to any wolves," the speaker snarls, and

stare at the phone in my hand, my heart pounding. The candle flickers, casting eerie shadows across

I tell Kellan, who huffs out a long breath, looking

was that?" Jericho

whisper, my mind reeling. "But they know about my powers, and they said

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

person won't answer questions,

Sister Miriam?" Vanessa asks, her voice soft.

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at the candle's flickering flame. "I

silence stretches, heavy with all

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

dressed for the part," a

shadows. Her black dress clings to her figure, and she walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette holder dangling from

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

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

greet a guest, child?"

How did

any way to

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

hammering against my ribs. "I did, but I thought it didn't

laughs, but it

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shifts, his shoulders tense. "Who are

him, her eyes glittering. "I am many things, wolf. But to you, I am an

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hand twitching toward the gun

his shoulder. "She's here to help." They're both on edge "er that

so am I.