Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 270

Chapter 270: Holding On

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Chapter 270

~Tempest’s POV~

Koda’s face lit up, and he took my hand, guiding me toward the edge of the pack’s territory.

Our first stop was a clearing surrounded by towering pines, the ground blanketed with soft moss. Fireflies danced in the twilight, their glow creating a magical ambience.

"This is where I come to think," Koda explained. "Whenever I need to clear my head or make a tough decision, I come here. It’s where I feel closest to the Moon Goddess."

"It’s beautiful," I admitted as I admired the beauty before me.

For a moment everything seemed calm. He turned to me, his gaze soft. "I’ve always imagined bringing my mate here. Sharing this place with you... it feels right."

The sincerity in his words made my chest tighten, and I found myself at a loss for what to say. Instead, I merely nodded, allowing the moment to express itself.

"Speak now or you’re doomed, Tempest."

Ignoring Summer, I let myself focus on Koda. I mean, if it was going to be our last night together, I may as well just enjoy this and create memories.

Our next destination was a serene lake, its surface shimmering under the moonlight. The water was so clear that I could see the stones at the bottom, their smooth surfaces catching the light.

"This is where we celebrate the full moon," Koda explained. "The whole pack gathers here to honour the Moon Goddess."

I stepped closer to the water, the cool breeze brushing against my skin. "It’s peaceful," I said, glancing back at him.

He smiled, his hands slipping into his pockets. "I thought you’d like it."

For a while, we stood in silence, the sound of the water lapping against the shore filling the space between us.

The stillness of the lake surrounded us as we stood there, the moonlight casting a soft glow over everything. Koda’s presence felt like a constant pulse at my side, warm and grounding, pulling me in despite the chaos in my mind.

The longer we stood in silence, the more I felt that pull. The mate bond was strong, undeniable, and despite my inner turmoil, it whispered to me, urging me to trust it. Trust him.

Koda took a step closer and I felt the heat of his body radiating toward me. His hand reached out, brushing a stray lock of hair behind my ear, his fingers lingering against my skin.

"Tempest," he said, his voice low, like a secret only meant for me. "I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I do know this: I want you here with me. I want to be with you. No matter what."

My breath hitched at the sincerity in his words. I knew that I couldn’t keep pretending, not when the mate bond had already begun to weave its thread around us, pulling us together, making it impossible to fight.

"Koda," I whispered, my heart racing as I met his gaze. "I don’t know what to say."

His eyes softened, and he stepped even closer, closing the space between us. "You don’t have to say anything, Tempest. Just... feel it."

Before I could respond, his lips were on mine. It was gentle at first, as if he was waiting for me to pull away if I wanted to.