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.

I open my mouth, ready to

earlier.

have a

We don't know who it is or if they're still here

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

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

of a smile tugging at the corner of his

"Smart idea."

I've seen since

the

to Lucas is

My stomach churns.

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simple building. It's a long building with blacked out windows, looking desolate in the

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

It's a modern hospital.

and I find

adjust to the sudden

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

'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

this a real hospital?" I ask Kellan in a

He taps at my shoulder, nudging me to follow him

scrubs sits, her fingers flying over a keyboard. She

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

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

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replaced by a cool professionalism

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

would be unethical.

it sounds pretty good

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