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.

pulls back, I can’t help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to fight the urge to

another smile and

his disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call me when you

I’ll just get a new burner as soon as I

Rowan will be by this

together.”

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

with a

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city is huge.

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

different worlds.

car, my heart racing as I take it all in. Skyscrapers tower overhead, their glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The

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

the crowd. He seems at ease, comfortable in

guiding me towards a

store. Its windows are filled

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latest fashions, and I can’t help but stare

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

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 busy keeping an eye on our surroundings,

aisles, and I steal glances at Rowan. He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled with his

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 never would have suspected

especially in a place like this. The

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edge. But with Rowan here, I feel safer, more

and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at

they glance toward me and scent the air

pass.

presence of Rowan, or

power, Selene says, calm as ever.

to make hiding

to get

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