Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138: New Hire

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Chapter 138

~Zara’s POV~

Later that night, I sat on the edge of my seat and stared at Snow, who was sitting on one of the couches in the living room with the same determined expression on his attractive face, his thoughts entirely elsewhere.

How could he not be worried with a threat like that?

First of all, they threatened him after breaking security and entering his property, particularly when they initially attacked us.

I sighed and opened the book in my hand.

Minding my business, I flipped through the pages of the lore book Zade gave me. I couldn’t shake the feeling of Snow’s eyes on me from across the room. He straightened on the couch, his body relaxed but his jaw tight.

"Something on your mind?" I asked, looking up.

He didn’t answer immediately, his gaze flickering to the book in my hands. "Where did you get that?"

"Zade gave it to me," I replied casually. "It’s fascinating."

His lips pressed into a thin line, and he leaned back slightly, his arms crossing over his chest. "Zade’s being awfully generous with his time."

I smiled faintly. "He’s just being kind. It’s nice to have someone to talk to."

Snow’s eyes darkened, and I could feel the tension radiating from him. "You don’t need anyone else to talk to, Zara. You have me."

I could have facepalmed as his words caught me off guard, but before I could respond, Snow stood abruptly and left the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts—and the faint smile tugging at my lips.

Everything was getting to him and not in a good way, but I couldn’t deny it was cute.

"He sure as hell is jealous."

My phone buzzed on the table, drawing my attention away from the book.

It was another message from Zade: Hope the book is helping. Let me know if you want to visit the sanctuary again.

I realized I hadn’t responded to his messages all day and he was trying to get a conversation out of me, but somehow the only person I could think about was Snow.

I hesitated, my thumb hovering over the screen. I glanced at the doorway Snow had disappeared through and sighed.

Finally, I typed a response: Thank you, Zade. I’d love that.

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~Zara’s POV~

The soft morning sunlight streamed through the curtains as I adjusted my dress in front of the mirror. Today had started quietly enough, but that calm was shattered when a knock came at my door.

"Come in," I called, turning just as Snow stepped inside.

He was dressed in his usual sharp suit, his tie perfectly knotted, and his piercing eyes holding their usual authority. Yet, there was a glimmer of something else—amusement, perhaps?