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, and I have to fight the urge to

I force another smile and say, “Be

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

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

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

together.”

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Clayton, it’ll probably be easier for me to get

again, with a

***

city is

of White Peak–well, you

different worlds.

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

used to the quiet, the solitude of

the crowd. He seems at ease, comfortable

guiding me towards a

windows are filled

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

floors are polished marble, the ceilings high and adorned with glittering chandeliers. The air

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

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

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

especially in a place like this. The crowds make me nervous,

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with Rowan here, I

Peak and Cedarwood that

and

pass.

Rowan, or is it me?

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

going to make hiding a lot harder.

hiding, it would be more prudent to get stronger so

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