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.

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

another smile and say,

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

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

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

together.”

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

say again, with a smile. “Thank

***

is

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

different worlds.

in the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all rushing to their destinations, their chatter and laughter mingling with the sound

it all. I’m used to the quiet,

me, his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems at ease, comfortable in this urban

says, guiding

windows are filled with

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in the latest fashions, and I can’t help but stare as

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

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

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.

presence at my side.

this. The crowds make me nervous,

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with Rowan here, I feel

mingling with humans. I’d noticed in White Peak and Cedarwood that

they glance toward me and

pass.

presence of Rowan, or is

can smell your power, Selene says, calm as

going to make

prudent to get stronger so you don’t

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