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.

back, I can’t help but notice the flicker of disappointment in his eyes,

another smile and say,

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

There’s no point wondering if it’s hacked. I’ll just

eye on you 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

together.”

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Ava: Clayton’s

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

I say again, with a smile. “Thank you.”

***

is huge.

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

different worlds.

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

of it all. I’m used to the quiet, the solitude of my little town. Here, everything is bigger, louder, more vibrant.

the crowd. He seems at ease, comfortable in this urban jungle. I envy his

he says, guiding me towards a large

windows are filled with

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Clayton’s

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

and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air

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

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

at my side. If I didn’t already know, I never would have suspected him

place like this. The crowds make me nervous,

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Clayton’s

edge. But with Rowan here, I feel safer,

in White Peak and Cedarwood that they

and

pass.

presence of Rowan, or is it me?

calm as ever. You no

make hiding a lot harder.

prudent to get

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