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.

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

earlier.

might have a

like a sudden downpour, and I snap my mouth shut. We don't know who it is or if they're still here

last word. I meet Kellan's eyes, willing

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

of a smile tugging at the corner of his

"Smart idea."

face I've seen since arriving. Which is only

could the

someone close to Lucas

My stomach churns.

***

leads me to a simple building. It's a long building with

walking into

It's a modern hospital.

is jarring, and

to adjust

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

desk, in contrast, is brightly lit. 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 care

real hospital?" I ask Kellan in a

long time." He taps at my shoulder,

flying over a keyboard. She looks

her voice syrupy sweet. "Alpha is sleeping at

hand settles on my lower back, guiding me forward. "Actually, yes.

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professionalism that borders on frigid. "I see," she says, her tone clipped. "I'm afraid

yet still out of reach. I want to scream, to demand entry, to use whatever

be unethical.

sounds pretty

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