Tangled

Chapter 241

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241 Ava: Sister Miriam's Words

"What does that-

"Never you mind, child." Sister Miriam glances toward Selene again, giving a faint shake of her head. "I will return with your wolf, and set some inquisitive minds in motion here in the city." Her words are slow as she gains control of her emotions once again. "This is a matter that affects me, after all.

"Thank you. I do my best to infuse my words with as much gratitude as I can.

Sister Miriam flaps her hand in my direction, an elegant wave of dismissal toward my appreciation. "Like I said, child, this matter affects more than just you. Layla and her lot will find out what information they can from the city council. While I can assure you Dakota Sanctuary is not at war with your lot, that doesn't mean certain factions within are not meddling in the affairs. of your packs." Her smile is tight. "As you've already experienced."

Answering is moot; she already knows what we've been through at the hands of vampires.

"Return to the Fae Ward, child. It is safer for you there. I will contact you when we have some

news."

"Thank you," I say again, like a broken record.

The dhampir glances at the portal. "Have you heard from the Fae named Steve?"

The question catches me off guard. “No, I haven't. I've been in the Fae Ward this whole time."

Sister Miriam's gaze locks onto mine, and I can't shake the feeling that she's questioning my intelligence. Her eyes narrow slightly, and I resist the urge to squirm under her scrutiny.

"That's exactly why I asked, child."

Steve is Fac. She

idea.

Miriam waves her hand dismissively. "Never you mind. Return

As I step through,

contracting

Miriam's mansion and back to the Fac Ward. The abrupt transition leaves me momentarily disoriented, my

companions are already there, waiting for

okay?" Marcus asks, his brow

Miriam's parting words. "Yeah, I think so. It's

"That's putting it

Ava Sister

The woman's cryptic off-kilter.

omniscience never fail to leave

me from my thoughts

this time. Makes sense, since Magister Orion is right

into the situation and get back

prompts, his massive frame looming over

city. A computer hacker kind of person. She disappeared right before we got

up. "A Fac outside

I

his salt-and-pepper beard. "It's not forbidden, mind

and professional despite the empty warehouse above. It hadn't seemed particularly magical

Vanessa asks,

The Fae have their own politics and intrigues, from small family squabbles to massive wars at times. But without more information,

mystery settling onto my

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