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.

the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and

smile and say, “Be safe.”

disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call

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

eye on you and check up on you. Try staying inside. Rowan will

together.”

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Without Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for me to get

I say again, with a smile. “Thank

***

city is

to the much smaller human city of White Peak–well, you

different worlds.

glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all rushing to their destinations, their chatter and laughter

to the quiet, the

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

way,” he says, guiding

store. Its windows are filled with

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in the latest fashions, and I can’t help but

polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air is perfumed with the scent of expensive cosmetics and leather

brand names on their labels–something I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton

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

a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already

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

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edge. But with Rowan here, I feel

noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me, accepting me as

me and

pass.

the presence of Rowan, or is

your power, Selene says, calm

going to make

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

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