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.

back, I can’t help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and

another smile and say, “Be

already hidden. “Set up

just get a new burner as

and check up on you. Try staying inside. 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 me to get another

with a

***

city is

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

different worlds.

the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all rushing to their

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

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

way,” he says, guiding me

Its windows are filled with

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

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

feel out of place in my simple jeans and t–shirt, even with the brand names on their labels–something I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton

different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had

presence at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected him to be the beta

especially in a place like this. The crowds

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Clayton’s

But with Rowan here,

I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that

glance toward me and scent the air

pass.

Rowan, or is it me?

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

to make hiding a

be more prudent to get stronger so

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