Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161: Lighthearted Morning

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Chapter 161

~Zara’s POV~

The sound of Ella’s name instantly pulled me from my swirling thoughts. My cheeks burned, knowing all too well what this call might lead to.

"Ella’s calling you?" I asked, trying to keep my tone casual despite the warmth creeping up my neck.

"Technically, she’s calling you," Snow said with a smirk as he handed me the phone.

I hesitated, staring at the screen as Ella’s name flashed insistently. With a sigh, I swiped to answer. "Hey, Ella."

"Zara! Finally!" Her bubbly voice came through, as bright and loud as ever. "I’ve been waiting for an update! Don’t tell me you’ve been sitting around feeling sorry for yourself.

"Ella, it’s barely morning," I muttered, feeling the faintest pang of exasperation mixed with affection.

"Morning, morning! Details, woman! What’s been going on with you and Snow? I bet you two have been getting into it that you totally forgot your girl."

I tried not to roll my eyes, knowing Snow had his eyes on me.

"Tell me, did Snow finally confess properly? Are you and your partner performing the awkward "we’re in love but won’t admit it" dance, or are we finally transitioning into the honeymoon phase?"

"Ella!" I exclaimed, my voice going a pitch higher.

"What?" she said innocently. "It’s a valid question!"

Snow leaned closer, his chin practically resting on my shoulder as he whispered loud enough for Ella to hear, "She’s already thinking about our honeymoon."

I turned to glare at him, heat rushing to my face. "I am not!"

"You’re blushing," he pointed out with an annoyingly smug grin.

Ella gasped theatrically on the other end of the line. "Oh my gosh, you are! Zara, you sly wolf! I knew it. So what’s the plan? Romantic getaway? A moonlit proposal? Tell me everything!"

"There’s no plan," I said firmly, shooting Snow another glare when he gave me a playful wink. "And stop encouraging her!"

"I’m doing no such thing," Snow said innocently, his lips twitching with suppressed laughter.

"Alpha Snow Zephyr," Ella said, her voice dropping to a teasingly serious tone, "if you don’t make this official soon, I’m coming over there to drag you to a jeweler myself."

"Noted," Snow replied with mock solemnity. "But I think I’ve got it under control, Ella. Thanks for the backup, though."

"Anytime!" Ella chirped. "Now, Zara, darling, how are you holding up? I heard about the explosion."

The lightheartedness of the moment faltered slightly, and I swallowed the lump in my throat. "I’m okay. Just... processing everything."

"Good," Ella said, her tone softening. "Because if you need me, I’ll drop everything and come over. Seriously, I can be there in two hours."

I smiled, her sincerity warming my heart. "I know, Ella. Thanks. But I’m okay. Snow’s been... taking care of me."

And then it occurred to me. How the hell did she know?

I glanced in Snow’s direction. The look he gave me, trying to avoid eye contact, gave him out. He shrugged when my stare remained fixed on his face.

"What? I was planning to go on a self-search and needed someone who could stay with you that I... we could trust."