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.

disappointment in his eyes, and I

another smile and say, “Be safe.”

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

hacked. I’ll just get

check up on you. Try staying inside. Rowan will be by this afternoon, and if

together.”

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Clayton’s

faster. Without Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for me

again, with

***

city is huge.

White Peak–well, you can’t

different worlds.

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

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

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

way,” he says, guiding me towards a

windows are filled

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

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

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

relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled

my side.

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

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nerves on edge. But with Rowan here, I

that they never looked twice at me, accepting

me and scent the air as

pass.

it the presence of Rowan, or is it me?

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

make hiding a lot harder.

prudent to get stronger so you don’t need to

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