Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 51

Chapter 51 Ava: Clayton's Departure

Clayton's shoulders stiffen, and he sighs. "You'll be safe as long as you stay within the pack," he says, his voice tight.

My heart skips a beat at his words.

"I'm going to have to go out on a quick trip," Clayton continues, and my eyes widen.

A trip? Where? And why?

The questions are burning on the tip of my tongue, but I bite them back, not wanting to draw attention to myself. Besides, I don't need to know.

Instead, I force a small smile and say, "I hope you have a safe trip."

Clayton nods, his expression softening as he meets my gaze. "Thank you, Ava."

For a moment, I think he's going to say more, but then he seems to think better of it. He takes a step towards me, and my heart rate picks up, my body tensing involuntarily.

"Can I have a goodbye kiss?" he asks, his voice low and rough.

I swallow hard, my mouth dry. A part of me wouldn't mind feeling his lips on mine again, knowing the passion that can erupt between us.

But a much larger part of me holds me back.

So instead of leaning in, I turn my head slightly, offering him my cheek. His lips brush against my skin, warm and soft, and I feel a shiver run down my spine despite myself.

As he pulls back, I can't help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to fight the urge to apologize.

force another smile and say,

taps my nose, his disappointment already hidden. "Set up your

no point wondering if it's hacked. I'll just get a new burner

inside. Rowan will be by this afternoon, and if you need to

faster. Without Clayton, it'll

I say again, with

* * *

The city is huge.

city of White Peak—well, you can't really

out of the car, my heart racing as I take it all in. Skyscrapers tower overhead, their glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all

size and energy of it all. I'm used to the quiet, the solitude of my little town. Here, everything is bigger, louder,

his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems at ease, comfortable in this urban jungle. I

with mannequins dressed in

is even more impressive. The floors are polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with glittering

excessive, but I'm learning that Clayton doesn't know the meaning of frugal—but Rowan doesn't seem

our way through the aisles, and I steal glances at Rowan. He's different now, more relaxed and easy-going. During my heat, he had

a steady presence at my

like this. The crowds make me nervous, the constant movement and noise setting my nerves on edge. But with Rowan here, I feel safer,

mingling with humans. I'd noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice

me and

of Rowan,

can smell your power, Selene says, calm as ever.

That's going to make hiding

prudent to get

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