Tangled

Chapter 265

Unshift 265

Unshift 265

777

265 Ava: The Receptionist

265 Ava: The Receptionist

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

20:22

265 Ava: The Receptionist

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.

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

earlier.

have

snap my mouth shut. We don't know who it is or if they're still here in this compound. Every word we say

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

20:22

217

265 Ava: The Receptionist

eyebrows raise slightly, but then understanding dawns on his

tugging at the corner

"Smart idea."

every interaction, every face I've seen since

the

thought that someone close to Lucas

My stomach churns.

***

simple building. It's a long building with blacked out

we step inside. It's like walking into another

It's a modern hospital.

jarring, and

to adjust to

20.22

37

265 Ava: The Receptionist

several doors,

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

this a real hospital?" I ask Kellan in a

for a long time." He taps at my shoulder, nudging me to follow him to the front

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

her voice syrupy sweet. "Alpha is sleeping at the moment.

back, guiding me forward.

20:73

417

265 Ava: The Receptionist

to me, and in an instant, her demeanor changes. The warmth vanishes, replaced by a cool professionalism that borders on frigid. "I

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

would be

sounds

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255