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 eyes, and I have to

another smile and say, “Be

He taps my nose, his disappointment already hidden. “Set up your phone. Call

point wondering if it’s hacked. I’ll just get a new burner

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

together.”

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it’ll probably be easier for me to get another phone.

I say again, with a

***

city is

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

different worlds.

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

quiet, the solitude of my little town. Here,

walking beside me, his eyes scanning the crowd. He

way,” he says, guiding me towards a

windows are filled with

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I can’t help

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

labels–something I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning

glances at Rowan. He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat,

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

his company, especially in a place like this. The crowds make me nervous, the constant

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setting my nerves on edge. But with Rowan here, I feel safer, more grounded.

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

they glance toward me and scent the air as I

pass.

Rowan, or

power, Selene says, calm as ever. You no

going to make hiding

than hiding, it would be more prudent to get stronger so you don’t need to

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