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

I force another smile and say, “Be safe.”

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

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

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

together.”

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Clayton’s

Without Clayton, it’ll probably be

with a smile. “Thank you.”

***

city is huge.

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

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

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

his eyes scanning the crowd. He

way,” he says, guiding me towards a large

store. Its windows are

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in the latest fashions, and I can’t help

impressive. The floors are polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with

I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of

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

warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side.

like this. The crowds make me nervous, the constant

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

and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at

glance toward me and scent the air as I

pass.

of Rowan, or is it me?

power, Selene says, calm as ever. You no

That’s going to make hiding

it would be more prudent to

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