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

another smile

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

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

Rowan will be by this afternoon, and if you need to go anywhere, you guys can arrange

together.”

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heart beats a little faster. Without Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for

I say again, with a smile.

***

is

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

different worlds.

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

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

scanning the crowd. He seems at ease,

says, guiding me

windows are

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can’t help but

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

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

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

steady presence at my side. If I

in a place like this. The crowds

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Clayton’s

But with Rowan

and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me,

and scent the air

pass.

the presence of Rowan,

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

make hiding a lot harder.

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

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