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.

flicker of disappointment in his

another smile

his disappointment already hidden.

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

staying inside. Rowan will be by this afternoon, and if

together.”

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Clayton’s Departure

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

with a

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is huge.

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

different worlds.

the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with

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

me, his eyes scanning the crowd.

he says, guiding me towards a large

windows

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Clayton’s

dressed in the latest fashions, and I can’t

and adorned with glittering chandeliers.

Clayton doesn’t know

our way through 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

at my side. If I didn’t

company, especially in a place like this. The crowds make me

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Clayton’s

nerves on edge. But with Rowan here, I

White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me,

and scent

pass.

the presence of Rowan,

Selene says, calm as ever. You no longer smell

to make hiding a lot harder.

prudent to

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