Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Teased

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Chapter 14

~Zara's POV~

This was a mega fuck up!

Okay, don't panic, Zar. Do not panic.

Although I was screaming internally, I somehow managed to keep a neutral smile plastered on my face, all while mentally shoving Astrid back into her corner.

She was stirring trouble, as usual, and in the worst possible way. It seemed that no matter what I did, she thrived on Snow's attention. Worse, she craved Glacier's just as much, the two of them feeding off each other's energy.

In my past life, I thought bitterly, I was hung up on Ivan, and none of this ever happened—ever!

But here I was, completely unprepared, feeling like a clueless teenager with her first crush.

Snow's deep voice broke into my thoughts, laced with amusement. "Having trouble there, wifey? Need help taming that wolf of yours?"

I lifted my gaze, locking onto his smug face. That insufferable—ugh! But I forced my smile to remain in place. "What are you talking about? Why would I need Astrid tamed?" I scoffed. "Not necessary, I assure you."

He raised an eyebrow, the smirk never leaving his lips. "More games, I see." Snow's tone had dropped, the playfulness in his voice now carrying a subtle edge.

He rose slowly from his chair, his eyes never leaving mine and I suddenly felt like prey caught in a predator's sights. _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}

He moved with deliberate ease, circling me until he was standing behind my chair. I held my breath, my heart beating a little too fast for my liking.

As his fingers brushed against my arm, a whisper of touch that left a trail of goosebumps in its wake, I felt a shiver run down my spine.

His hand trailed up towards my neck, sending sparks skittering across my skin like fireflies on a summer night.

I stiffened, my breath catching in my throat as he leaned in, his warm breath dancing across my ear, sending tremors through my entire body

"You sure about that?" His voice was low and teasing. "Because from where I'm standing, it seems like Astrid's dying to come out and play."

I bit my lip, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing how much his words—and his proximity—affected me.

"Maybe you're overestimating your effect, hubby," I shot back, but my voice came out a little shakier than I intended.

Snow chuckled deeply. "Oh, I don't think I am." His fingers brushed the back of my neck, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. Damn him. I hated how easily he got under my skin.

"Tell me, Zara," he whispered, his lips hovering just inches from my ear. "How long are we going to pretend this tension between us doesn't exist?"

I swallowed hard, trying to keep my cool. "There's no tension," I lied, though my voice was barely audible.

"Liar," he murmured, his fingers tracing the curve of my jaw, his touch sending sparks through my skin. "I can feel it... Glacier can sense it. Your wolf is betraying you, revealing the truth you try to hide.'"

I cursed Astrid under my breath for letting her aura slip out earlier. She was practically purring under his touch, while I was fighting to stay composed. Just as I was about to retort, there was a knock at the door.

Snow stilled, his lips a breath away from my ear. He let out a frustrated sigh, clearly annoyed by the interruption.

To be continued, indeed.