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.

back, I can’t help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to fight the urge

force another smile and say, “Be

He taps my nose, his disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call

I’ll just get

will be by this afternoon, and if you need to go anywhere, you guys can arrange it

together.”

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it’ll probably

with a

***

city is

to the much smaller human city of White Peak–well,

different worlds.

step 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 rushing to their destinations, their chatter and laughter

all. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my little town. Here,

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

he says, guiding me towards a large

windows are

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fashions, and I can’t help but

the store is even more impressive. The floors are polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air is perfumed with the scent of expensive cosmetics and

learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but Rowan doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too busy keeping an eye on

He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled with his own attraction

my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected him to be the beta of Clayton’s

place like this. The crowds make me nervous, the

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nerves on edge. But with

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

toward me and

pass.

of Rowan, or

Selene says, calm as ever. You no

to make

hiding, it would be more prudent to get stronger so

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