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, and I have to fight

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

taps my nose, his disappointment already hidden. “Set

I’ll just get a

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

together.”

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Clayton’s

Clayton, it’ll probably be

I say again, with a

***

city is

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

different worlds.

glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The

and energy of it all. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my little town. Here,

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

says, guiding

windows are filled with

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can’t help but stare as

high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air

out of place in my simple 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

and I steal glances at Rowan. He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going.

now, there’s none of that tension between us. He’s just Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I

in a place like this. The crowds make

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Clayton’s

But with Rowan here, I feel safer, more

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

glance toward me and scent the air as

pass.

the presence of Rowan,

smell your power, Selene says, calm as ever. You no

That’s going to make hiding a lot harder.

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

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