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.

open my mouth, ready to explain about Acarus again, figuring he'd forgotten the brief conversation

earlier.

might have

me like a sudden downpour, and I snap my mouth shut. We don't know who it is or if they're still here in this compound. Every word we say can potentially reach the

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

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his face.

of a smile tugging at

"Smart idea."

races, cataloging every interaction, every face I've seen since arriving. Which is only about six of

could the traitor

to Lucas

My stomach churns.

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simple building. It's a long building with blacked

tiles catch me off guard as we step inside. It's like walking

It's a modern hospital.

jarring, and

to adjust to

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

'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

He taps at my shoulder, nudging

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

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

guiding me forward. "Actually, yes. I've brought his mate to

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

of reach. I want to scream,

be

sounds pretty good right

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