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 eyes, and I have to fight

another smile and say,

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

no point wondering if it’s hacked. I’ll just get a new

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

together.”

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probably

with a smile. “Thank you.”

***

is huge.

of White Peak–well, you can’t really

different worlds.

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

used to the quiet,

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

guiding me

windows are

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

more impressive. The floors are polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air is perfumed with the scent of expensive

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

our 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

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

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with Rowan

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

me and scent the air as

pass.

it the presence of Rowan,

your power, Selene says, calm

to make hiding a

more prudent to get stronger so you

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