Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114: Sweet Aira

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Chapter 114

~Snow’s POV~

She laughed, a little nervous but a lot more confident than before, as if she’d finally crossed a line she’d been cautious about.

We spent the rest of the evening like that, trading soft glances, teasing each other, and finishing our ice creams.

As we walked back to the car, I wrapped my arm around her shoulders, pulling her closer. Her arm slipped around my waist, and she leaned her head lightly on my shoulder. It felt natural and easy.

We were silent in the car but I caught her gaze a few times as the glow from the streetlights highlighted the curve of her lips, making me want to kiss them again.

"What are you thinking about?"

She hesitated as a blush coloured her cheeks. "I’m thinking... this feels nice," she admitted softly. "Just being here, with you."

Her words hit something deep, and I reached over, taking her hand in mine. "You deserve this, Zara," I murmured, trying to keep my voice steady. "And more."

When we returned to the mansion, Zara seemed lighter and happier. Aira met us at the door with a knowing look, raising her eyebrows as she saw us enter together, her gaze quickly assessing us both.

"Did you two have fun?"

Zara’s smile grew. "It was... nice," she replied simply, glancing at me before heading to her room.

After she’d gone, Aira turned to me, grinning. "Nice move, little brother. Not quite the surprise I had in mind, but close enough."

I rolled my eyes. "Next time, give me a little warning," I muttered, though I couldn’t hide my smile.

"Yeah, yeah, then it would take the thrill out of the tease, wouldn’t it?" Aira chuckled as I watched her free herself.

No longer was she the broken girl from Koda’s love and her useless mate’s shenanigans.

"Also, don’t you think I am already old for the title, ’lil brother’, it sounds..." I barely had a chance to finish my words when Aira walked past, slapping me on the butt and calling the very phrase I just warned about.

"You can’t change the past, lil bro. We, Tempest, and myself were born before you."

"It’s just four years."

"Aah... alas, four years was time enough for us to grow and survey the world before the heavens dished you out."

Aira stopped by the door, placing her hands on the door frame. "And... we love you that way."

~Later~

That night, as I settled back in my study, I couldn’t shake the feeling of that simple, shared moment. The warmth of her hand in mine, the soft way she looked at me—Glacier rumbled in my mind, pleased with the memory.

"She’s coming around," he said. "Maybe it’s time we showed her the depths of our world, let her see what it means to be part of this life."

"Maybe," I murmured aloud, considering his words.

My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of soft footsteps outside my study. Aira appeared in the doorway, a look of satisfaction on her face.

"Zara enjoyed herself tonight," she said, crossing her arms as she leaned against the doorframe. "Don’t pretend you didn’t notice."

I shrugged, trying for nonchalance. "It was just a night out. Nothing more."

She raised an eyebrow. "Don’t downplay it, Snow. I know I have said it before but this is the most relaxed I’ve seen her since she came here."

I looked away, but I knew she was right. There was something about tonight that felt... different, more real than the endless responsibilities and duties that normally consumed us.

Aira’s expression softened. "She’s a good match for you, you know. And I think she’s beginning to feel it too. Just... be patient." _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

I met her gaze, nodding slowly. "I will."

After Aira left, I found myself thinking back to the way Zara had looked at me tonight, the way she’d laughed, the subtle blush that coloured her cheeks.

"Good. Now we are getting somewhere. All we have to do is make our wife fall for us."

"You mean me, right?"

"Us," he argued as I chuckled.