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.

notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes,

I force another smile

nose, his disappointment already hidden. “Set up

it’s hacked. I’ll just get a new burner as soon as I can.

on you and check up on you. Try staying inside. Rowan will be by this afternoon, and if

together.”

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beats a little faster. Without Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for

I say again, with a smile. “Thank you.”

***

is

human city of White Peak–well, you can’t really compare

different worlds.

tower overhead, their glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all rushing to their destinations, their chatter and laughter mingling

the quiet, the

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

he says, guiding me towards a large

store. Its windows are filled with

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in the latest fashions, and I can’t help but

high and adorned with

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

way 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 to me, his eyes dark

He’s just Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already know,

his company, especially in a place like this. The crowds make me

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Clayton’s

But with Rowan here,

mingling with humans. I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me,

they glance toward me and

pass.

it the presence of Rowan, or

smell your power, Selene says, calm

to make hiding a lot

it would be more prudent to get stronger so you

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