Tangled

Chapter 50

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

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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.

flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to

I force another smile

already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call me when you do.”

There’s no point wondering if it’s hacked. I’ll just get a new

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

together.”

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Clayton’s

Without Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for me to

again, with a smile.

***

is huge.

human city of White

different worlds.

facades glinting in the

sheer size and energy of it all. I’m used to the quiet, the

glance over at Rowan, who’s walking beside me, his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems at

way,” he says, guiding me towards a large

windows are

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Clayton’s

the latest fashions, and I can’t help but stare as we pass by.

the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air is perfumed with

their labels–something I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but Rowan doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too

through the aisles, and I steal glances at Rowan. He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled with his own attraction

friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never

this. The crowds make me nervous, the constant

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Clayton’s Departure

with Rowan

mingling with humans. I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that

me and scent the air

pass.

the presence of Rowan, or is it

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

to make hiding a

be more prudent to get stronger so you don’t

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