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

12:31

1/8

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.

of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to fight the urge to apologize.

I force another smile and say, “Be

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

no point wondering if it’s hacked. I’ll just get a new burner as

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 it

together.”

12:31

2/8

Ava: Clayton’s Departure

Without Clayton, it’ll probably

with a smile.

***

is

smaller human city of White

different worlds.

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. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude

me, his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems at

way,” he says, guiding me towards a large

windows are

12:31

378

Clayton’s Departure

I can’t help

high and adorned with

learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but Rowan doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too busy keeping an

make 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 desire.

just Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected him to be the beta of

company, especially in a place like this. The

12.31

4/8

Clayton’s Departure

with Rowan here, I feel safer, more grounded.

humans. I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that they never looked twice at me, accepting me as

toward me and scent the air as

pass.

of Rowan, or is it me?

Selene says, calm as ever. You no longer smell

to make

prudent to get stronger so you don’t need to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255