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

another smile and

his disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone.

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

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

together.”

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Clayton’s

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

again, with a smile. “Thank

***

city is huge.

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

different worlds.

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

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

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

way,” he says, guiding

store. Its windows are filled with

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

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

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

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

now, 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

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

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Clayton’s

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

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

and

pass.

it the presence of Rowan, or is it

Selene says, calm

That’s going to make hiding a lot

prudent to get stronger so you don’t need to

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