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.

of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to fight the urge

another smile and say,

his disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call me when you

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

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

together.”

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

with a

***

is

of White Peak–well,

different worlds.

the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all rushing to their destinations,

I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my little town. Here, everything is bigger,

glance over at Rowan, who’s walking beside me, his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems at ease, comfortable in this urban

he says, guiding

store. Its windows are filled

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

ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air is perfumed with the scent of expensive cosmetics and leather goods.

excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but Rowan doesn’t seem

relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled with his own attraction to me, his eyes dark with desire.

there’s 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

in a place like this. The crowds make me nervous, the

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my nerves on edge. But with Rowan here, I feel

Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me,

toward me and scent

pass.

presence of Rowan, or is it

Selene says, calm as ever. You no longer

That’s going to make hiding a lot

than hiding, it would be more prudent to get

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