Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201: Heart-to-Heart

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Chapter 201

~Tempest’s POV~

Back in my room, I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Last night had been unexpected, to say the least. But as much as I wanted to brush it off, I couldn’t stop thinking about it—about him.

My phone chimed again. Another message from Koda.

Koda: You still mad at the world? Or can I tempt you to talk to me again?

I smiled despite myself, my fingers hovering over the screen as I typed a reply.

Me: Depends. Are you planning to run away this time?

His response came almost instantly.

Koda: Not a chance.

My heart fluttered, and for the first time in a long while, I felt a flicker of hope. Maybe, just maybe, he meant it. Regardless, Summer urged me to give it—him a chance.

Back in my room, the soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the walls. But I barely noticed. My thoughts were consumed by Koda, by the events of last night, and by the emotions I had kept buried for so long.

I stared at my phone, Koda’s last message still lighting up the screen.

Koda: Not a chance.

He wasn’t like Ryland, I must say but sex with him was

His words played on repeat in my mind, pulling at something deep within me. Summer was practically purring in my head, her excitement bubbling over.

"See?" she said. "He wants you. Just give him a chance, Tempest."

I sighed, flopping back onto the bed. "It’s not that simple," I murmured aloud, running a hand through my hair.

Summer growled softly, her voice firm. "You’re making it complicated. He’s our mate, Tempest. We can’t keep running from that."

"But what if he’s still thinking about Aira?" I countered. "What if last night was just a distraction for him? A way to forget her?"

Summer fell silent, her unease mirroring my own. Despite her enthusiasm, even she couldn’t deny that possibility.

As much as I wanted to believe in Koda’s words, in the pull between us, doubts lingered. And then there was Ryland—strong, steady, and always in the back of my mind.

What was I doing?

The chime of my phone startled me from my thoughts. Another message from Koda.

Koda: Still there? Or did I scare you off?

I bit my lip, hesitating before typing a response.

Me: Doesn’t take much to scare me. But no, I’m here.

The reply came instantly.

Koda: Good. Can we talk? Or would you rather keep pretending last night didn’t happen?

I stared at the message, my heart pounding. He wasn’t letting this go. And a part of me didn’t want him to.

Me: Fine. Let’s talk.