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.

but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have

I force another smile and

my nose, his disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call me when

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

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

together.”

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Ava: Clayton’s

it’ll probably be easier

say again, with

***

city is

White Peak–well, you can’t really compare them.

different worlds.

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

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

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

says, guiding me towards

store. Its windows are filled

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Clayton’s

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

the store is even more impressive. The floors are polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers.

jeans 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 eye on our surroundings, his gaze sharp and

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

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

like this. The

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Clayton’s

my nerves on edge. But with Rowan here,

humans. I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me, accepting me as just another human.

me and scent

pass.

Rowan, or

power, Selene says, calm as ever. You no longer

make hiding

than hiding, it would be more prudent to get stronger so you don’t need

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