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.

help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to fight the urge to

I force another smile and say, “Be safe.”

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

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

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

together.”

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

with a smile. “Thank you.”

***

city is huge.

human city of 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 and laughter mingling with the sound

of it all. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my

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

guiding

Its windows

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I can’t help but stare

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

Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but Rowan doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too busy keeping an eye

the aisles, and I steal glances at Rowan. He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled with his own attraction to me, his eyes dark with desire.

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 him to be the

this. The crowds make me nervous,

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noise setting my nerves on edge. But with Rowan here,

I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked

toward me and

pass.

of Rowan, or is

Selene says, calm as ever. You no longer smell

going to make hiding

prudent to get stronger so you don’t need

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