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.

the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, and I have to

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

inside. Rowan will be by

together.”

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Clayton’s

Without Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for

say again, with a

***

city is huge.

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

different worlds.

take it all in. Skyscrapers tower overhead, their glass facades glinting in the sunlight. The sidewalks are packed with people, all rushing to their

energy of it all. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my

his eyes scanning the crowd. He seems at

he says, guiding me towards

store. Its windows

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

and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air is perfumed with the scent

feel out 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 Rowan doesn’t seem to notice. He’s too busy keeping an eye on our surroundings, his gaze

the aisles, and I steal glances at Rowan. He’s different now, more relaxed. and easy–going. During my heat, he had struggled

that tension between us. He’s just Rowan, warm and friendly, a steady presence at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected him

company, especially in a place like this. The

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

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

they glance toward me and scent the air as I

pass.

Rowan, or is

your power, Selene says, calm

to make hiding a lot harder.

it would be more prudent to get stronger so you don’t need to hide.

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