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.

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

smile

He taps my nose, his disappointment already hidden.

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

eye on you and check up on you. Try staying inside. Rowan will be by this afternoon, and

together.”

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

say again, with

***

is huge.

smaller human city of White Peak–well, you can’t really compare them. They’re

different worlds.

of 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 rushing to their destinations, their chatter and

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

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

way,” he says, guiding

store. Its windows

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latest fashions, and I can’t help but stare as we pass by.

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

of place in my simple jeans and t–shirt, even with the brand names on their labels–something I’d found excessive, but I’m learning that Clayton doesn’t know the meaning of frugal–but

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

none of that tension between us. He’s just Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If

in a place like this. The crowds

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

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.

Rowan, or

power, Selene says, calm as ever. You no longer smell human.

make hiding a lot harder.

it would be more prudent to get

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