Tangled

Chapter 265

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It isn't until we're walking that I realize still I don't hear Selene in my head. Her presence hasn't filled its

space.

I was so focused on Lucas that I forgot my own damn wolf. That's terrifying, in a way.

"Didn't you say Selene's here?"

"She was." He glances at me in the dim moonlight. "She's been coming and going a lot. Can't you talk to her?" He appears confused; I guess no one's

specifically told him that Selene and I can't contact each other over long distances.

"No."

"Oh." He's quiet as he processes that. "So you just... can't talk to your wolf?"

I shrug. "She's her own person. I guess it's because she isn't in my body."

Kellan makes an odd sort of noise in his throat. I glance at him in concern. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," he says, shaking his head. "Your bond

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with Selene is just strange. Communication isn't equal among wolves-some can have full conversations, some don't-but you're another level."

Ah. Yeah, it is weird. It's become such a normal part of my life, though. "Yeah." To me, it's strange to think

someone has a wolf and can't talk to them.

"How did you know to come here if you don't speak

with Selene?" Kellan asks.

stranger's strange friendliness and otherworldly presence flash through my mind. I open my mouth, ready to explain about Acarus again, figuring he'd forgotten

earlier.

might have

who it is or if they're still here in this compound. Every word

instead, putting heavy emphasis on the last word. I meet Kellan's eyes, willing him

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raise slightly, but then understanding dawns on his face. He faces forward, but I

a smile tugging

"Smart idea."

mind races, cataloging every interaction, every face I've seen

the

thought that someone close to Lucas is working

My stomach churns.

***

a long building with blacked

inside. It's like walking into another world-sterile, bright, and utterly unlike the unassuming ranch house

It's a modern hospital.

is jarring, and I find

trying to adjust

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dimly lit hallway stretches to the side, with several doors, all closed. The familiar smell

A pair of double doors marked 'Staff Only' stand beyond it, showing the faint shadowy outline of people as they walk past. Even this late at night, it's good to know there are people around to take

hospital?" I ask Kellan in

long time." He taps at my shoulder, nudging me to follow

a keyboard. She looks up as we approach, a warm smile spreading across her

"Alpha is sleeping at the moment. Is there something I can help

forward. "Actually,

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warmth vanishes, replaced by a cool professionalism that borders on frigid. "I see," she says, her tone

want to scream, to demand entry, to

would be

sounds pretty

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