Tangled
Chapter 46
47 Ava: The Apartment
47 Ava: The Apartment
The apartment Clayton talked about is in the middle of the city, in a high–rise that towers above every other building in the area. It reeks of money.
I follow Clayton through the opulent lobby, cringing as my sneakers squeak against the polished marble floor. I don’t belong here, in this sleek, luxury–through–minimalism space.
Two large men in crisp suits stand by the entrance, their eyes following our every move.
“Guards?” I murmur to Clayton, trying to keep my voice casual despite the unease prickling up my spine.
He nods once, ushering me towards the elevators. “For the human residents, yes. We aim to avoid any
incidents between humans and shifters.”
My eyebrows lift at that, and I risk a sidelong glance at him as we step into the empty elevator car. “Incidents happen often around here?”
Clayton’s expression darkens momentarily as he hits the button for the top floor. “Not often,” he allows.
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“But no pack is immune. There are always hotheads who lack control, rogues who seek chaos. We have to take precautions.”
I absorb that silently, my mind whirling. It was not infrequent to hear my father complaining about young idiots who wandered into the human territory and harmed or killed humans. The Blackwood Pack didn’t
treat humans well. It’s different here.
I’ve seen the differences firsthand, but I still didn’t
expect humans and shifters to live in the same building.
The top floor is exclusive. You can see it at first glance; there are only two doors, despite the long hallway. There should be plenty of room for other apartments, yet there aren’t any.
guides me down the corridor to the door on the left, his hand a warm weight against the small
wariness.
unlocking the door and waving me in.
apartment is stunning. There are
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It has an open floor plan, bringing in all the natural light, and even with the furniture that Clayton has provided, I could easily go bowling
the high ceilings, the modern
an
I murmur despite myself. “It’s…”
a glint of something like pride in his eyes as he surveys my reaction. “I had it outfitted with
swallow hard, feeling a surge of discomfort at the thought of him making such personal arrangements for me. “It’s very nice,” I manage. “But really, it’s too much. I’m happy to find a place on my own-”
Clayton steps closer, his height and physical presence suddenly overwhelming. “We’ve been over this. For now, you need to remain under my protection. This is
of independence that has kept me going all these years
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I argue, lifting my chin to meet his piercing gaze. “I was doing
kidnapped by
went into a heat so potent that even an alpha as disciplined as myself was rendered
Clayton holds my stare, his eyes glittering with a mixture of challenge and
primal.
“But the truth is, you’re a rare thing in our world, Ava. An omega with immense power that you don’t fully understand yet. You
it.”
my mouth to protest, but Selene’s warning rings in my mind.
least until we
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I’ll stay here for now.” The words
jaw, but he inclines his head in acceptance. “Good. Get settled in. My apartment is across the hall, so I won’t be far. There are clothes in the bedroom; I
went shopping?” I hadn’t even thought about a change of clothes. I’m wearing some that Clayton had brought over, but I didn’t think he’d bought an entire
have nothing,” he says, as if that’s
fridge is also stocked, but I’m not sure if anything is to your taste.
feel like I’m trapped in a gilded cage. How am I supposed to leave when he’s taken care of every need before I
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expression softens into one of concern. “We can pick up your dog tomorrow if you’d like,” he offers, misreading the source of my turmoil. “Though… has someone been taking care of
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