Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 304

Chapter 304: Misunderstood

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Chapter 304

~Zara’s POV~

Aira’s expression softened when she saw Zade, and without a word, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.

Zade immediately hugged her back, his hand resting on the small of her back. "Hey, you," he murmured, his voice losing its usual edge.

I watched silently, smiling to myself before deciding to give them a moment. Without a word, I excused myself, moving into the dining room, but I didn’t go far.

I listened.

Aira pulled back slightly, gazing up at Zade. "You’re back."

"I am," he said, brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. "I would have been here sooner if I’d known what was going on."

She sighed. "I don’t know what to do, Zade."

He cupped her cheek gently. "You don’t have to do anything alone, Aira. You know that, right?"

She nodded but didn’t say anything.

A brief silence stretched between them before Zade leaned in, pressing his lips to hers.

It wasn’t rushed. It wasn’t demanding. It was slow, lingering, filled with something unspoken but undeniably real.

My brother was already in love with his mate. And as much as it pains me to say, his mate wasn’t quite there yet.

And she kissed him back.

When they pulled away, Aira let out a shaky breath, her fingers resting lightly against his chest.

"I don’t know what this is," she admitted softly. "I don’t know if I’m ready."

Zade smiled faintly, his thumb brushing over her cheek. "You don’t have to be. We’ll take it one step at a time, remember?"

Aira hesitated before nodding. "Okay."

I exhaled silently, my heart warming at the scene.

But even as she kissed Zade, I saw it—the lingering pain in her eyes. The ghost of a past she hadn’t yet let go of.

She was trying.

She wanted to hate Kane.

But deep down, a part of her still wasn’t sure.

As soon as Aira left the kitchen, I walked back in, heading straight for the refrigerator. My hands itched for something sweet—something to distract me from the storm swirling in my chest.

Zade didn’t deserve what was happening to him. Although I have only known my brother for a while, he was like a love puppy.

He cherished those he cared about and didn’t let go.

Judging by that he’s going to get hurt by Aira’s

I pulled out a slice of chocolate cake, placing it on the counter before grabbing a fork. But before I could take a bite, I felt eyes on me.

Zade.

His gaze was sharp, unwavering like he was dissecting my every move. I ignored him at first, focusing on my cake, but Zade wasn’t one to let things slide.

"You were listening," he finally said calmly, but I could sense the underlying tension.

I sighed, setting my fork down. "I wasn’t eavesdropping if that’s what you’re implying. I just... happened to be nearby."

He scoffed. "Right..."