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.

I can’t help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his

force another smile and say,

disappointment already hidden. “Set up

I’ll just get a

up on you. Try staying inside. Rowan will be by this afternoon, and if you need to go anywhere,

together.”

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

say again, with a smile. “Thank

***

is

to the much smaller human city of White Peak–well, you can’t

different worlds.

of the car, my heart racing as I take it all in. Skyscrapers tower overhead, their glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The

quiet, the solitude of my little town.

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

guiding me towards

windows are filled

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Clayton’s

fashions, and I can’t

the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air

and t–shirt, even with the brand names on 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 busy keeping an

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,

none of that tension between us. He’s just Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected him to be the beta of Clayton’s pack.

his company, especially in a place like this.

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nerves on edge. But with Rowan

White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at

and scent the air as

pass.

presence of Rowan,

smell your power, Selene says, calm

to make hiding a lot

be more prudent to get stronger

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