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.

my mind. I open my mouth, ready to explain about Acarus again,

earlier.

have a

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

heavy emphasis on the last word. I meet Kellan's eyes, willing him to understand the unspoken

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dawns on his face. He

smile tugging at the corner

"Smart idea."

every face I've seen since arriving. Which is only about six

the traitor

someone close to Lucas is working against

My stomach churns.

***

long building with blacked out windows, looking desolate in the dark

we step inside. It's like walking into another world-sterile, bright,

It's a modern hospital.

jarring, and I find

adjust

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

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

hospital?" I

at my shoulder, nudging me to

in crisp blue scrubs sits, her fingers flying over a keyboard. She looks up as we approach, a warm smile spreading across

sweet. "Alpha is sleeping at the

guiding me forward. "Actually, yes. I've

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instant, her demeanor changes. The warmth vanishes, replaced by a cool professionalism

reach. I want to scream, to demand entry, to use whatever authority being his mate grants me,

would be unethical.

sounds pretty good

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