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.

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

force another smile and say,

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

I’ll just get a new

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

together.”

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

say again, with a smile. “Thank

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city is huge.

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

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

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

his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems

says, guiding me towards a

windows are filled with

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Clayton’s

can’t help but stare as

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

names on their labels–something I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but Rowan doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too busy keeping an

and easy–going. During my

Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected

like this. The crowds make me nervous, the

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my nerves on edge. But with Rowan here, I feel

are everywhere, mingling with humans. I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me, accepting me as just another

me and scent the

pass.

it the presence of Rowan, or is it

can smell your power, Selene says, calm as

make hiding a lot

to get

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