Tangled

Chapter 275

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275 Ava: Visitors

"Ava." D

My head feels like it weighs a million pounds. My ears feel stuffed and woolly. And Kellan's hands. dragging me to my feet are like burning embers pressed against my skin.

"What?"

"You passed out."

Staring at him blankly, it takes a while for my brain to catch up to his words. "Oh. Shit. I guess that's one way to deal with stress; just let your body shut down.

Don't really recommend it.

and Kellan doesn't ask questions about my visit with Lucas, just escorts me back to the cottage a makes sure I'm taken care of. Brings lunch I don't want to eat and promises to check on me in

another hour or two.

Of course, lunch is out of the question. My stomach's too queasy for that. And until Sister Miriam and Selene return, I don't have a great way to get information on what happened to Lucas' wolf. I'm definitely not going to tell people he doesn't have one; the pack needs stability, not another

blow.

I'm not even sure Kellan knows.

I

The thought that Lucas may have trusted me with a little secret buoys my depressed spirits by a

millimeter or two.

there's a part of

he doesn't want to see me for the rest of the

Fuck.

for me, delivered express mail with cash on delivery. Now it's my turn

It's my second shower in hours, but I can't shake the

raw and angry red, as if I can wash away

It doesn't work.

clothes I

Just a few hours to reset my brain and maybe wake up

flop from left

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275 Ava: Visitors

a constant replay in my mind, of every moment of my encounter with Lucas. The confusion in his eyes. The way he spoke like

to side. Minutes

from my restless attempt at sleep.

Vanessa's gentle

I'm on my

in an instant, practically flying across the

moment. The solitude of the past few hours weighs on me, making Vanessa's presence a lifeline

she murmurs, rubbing soothing circles

my eyes. "Sorry, I just... it's been a rough

she asks, "How are

my voice barely

dart to the side before meeting

holding

Vanessa's gaze

the windows. Her voice rises slightly as she says, "I'm

she pulls a small notebook from her pocket. She scribbles something quickly, then turns it so I can

course. We're being watched, listened to. There might even be a traitor somewhere. We can't talk

unnaturally cheerful as she asks, "Did you break down crying out of sheer

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