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.

but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I

another smile

hidden. “Set up your

I’ll just get a new burner as soon

you 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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Clayton’s

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

say again, with

***

city is huge.

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

different worlds.

of the car, my heart racing 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

the sheer size and energy of it all. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my

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

guiding me towards

windows are filled with

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Clayton’s

and I can’t help but stare as we pass by.

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

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 doesn’t know

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

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

like this. The crowds make me nervous, the

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

that they never looked twice at me, accepting me as just another human.

they glance toward me and scent the air as I

pass.

of Rowan, or is

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

That’s going to make hiding a lot

than hiding, it would be more prudent to get

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