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.

strange friendliness and otherworldly presence flash through my mind. I open my mouth, ready to explain about Acarus again, figuring

earlier.

might have a

it is or if they're still here

later," I say instead, putting heavy emphasis on the last word. I meet Kellan's eyes, willing him to understand the unspoken

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

tugging at the corner

"Smart idea."

I've seen since arriving. Which is only

the traitor

someone close to Lucas is working

My stomach churns.

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building

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

It's a modern hospital.

jarring, and

trying to adjust

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stretches to the side, with several doors, all closed. The familiar smell of antiseptic has

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 of the patients, just

hospital?" I ask Kellan

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

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

greets Kellan, her voice syrupy sweet. "Alpha is sleeping at the moment. Is there something I

lower back, guiding me forward. "Actually,

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by a cool professionalism that borders

so close and yet still out of reach. I want to scream, to demand entry, to use whatever authority being his mate grants me,

would be

it sounds pretty good

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