Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268: Bringing My Bestie Home

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Chapter 268

~Zara’s POV~

I could not promise to be there in two days. I already made plans with Ella. I couldn’t rush things either for Mum.

As the call ended, I leaned back against the seat of the car, exhaling deeply. My mother’s fierce love was both comforting and overwhelming, but it reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this fight.

The streets blurred by as I neared Ella’s house. Pulling into the driveway, I called her line and she immediately answered.

"Hey Zee."

"I’m here, El. Come down."

"Sweet," shegiggled and ended the call.

Within a couple of minutes, Ella was already outside the building with a teasing smile on her lips.

"Ella!" I called out as I stepped out of the car.

She ran toward me, dragging her box behind her as she wrapped me in a tight hug. "Zara! You look amazing, as always. How do you manage it?"

I laughed, hugging her back just as tightly. "Says the woman who looks like she just walked off a runway."

Ella pulled back, mock-flipping her hair. "Oh, you know. Natural talent."

"Sure, sure," I teased, rolling my eyes. "Ready to go?"

She nodded, her smile faltering slightly. "Yeah. I packed up what I could."

"Oh was someone planning on running away permamently?"

"Nah." She playfully hit my arm.

"Guess we can arrange for a new apartment for you later on. What say you?"

Ella gave it a small thought before shaking her head. "For now, no."

"You sure?" I pressed. "You need an environment away from him."

"He’s leaving," she blurted. "More like, moved, left or packed out of his place. So I am free."

I tutted. The honest truth was that she was far from free. "Yet you still have memories of him in your place. Where you kissed, made love and..." I noticed her eyes become glossy and shut my lips up immediately.

"That’s what they are. Memories I’ll cherish."

I sighed and slumped my shoulders. "We’ll figure it out," I assured her, squeezing her hand. "You’re with me now."

As we placed her box into the car, Ella glanced at me. I caught the faint sight of a mischievous glint in her eyes. "So, tell me—how was Lycan territory? Did you and Snow have any romantic moments under the moonlight?"

I groaned, buckling my seatbelt. "Ella, it wasn’t a vacation. And don’t even get me started on Kaid."

"Oooh, Kaid, wait... The Alpha... the Lycan King Kiad?" she asked, dragging out his name dramatically.

"Yes El."

"Whoa, Zee. Do tell. Is he as broodingly handsome as the rumors say?"

"Ella," I warned, though I couldn’t hide the faint smile tugging at my lips.

"I’m just saying," she said with a shrug. "If Snow wasn’t in the picture..." _{freeweɓnøvel.com}

"You need to step out some more," I said, stepping out of the car.

She grabbed her bag and followed me to the front door. Once we were in, I had one of the maids take her bag and led us to the room Snow had asked them to prepare for her.

"I don’t know if I have told you this before, Zara but, best house ever," she squealed.

I chuckled, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Glad you approve."

Ella propped herself up on one elbow, her expression turning more serious. "Thanks, Zara. For everything."

I reached over, squeezing her hand. "That’s what best friends are for."

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~Tempest’s POV~

The midday sun streamed through the windows of the packhouse, but the warmth it brought couldn’t reach the cold knot of indecision tightening in my chest.

My footsteps echoed faintly as I made my way to my mother’s quarters, each step was a plea for clarity I couldn’t seem to find on my own.

When I entered, I found my mum seated by the window with a steaming cup of tea in her hands.

Her serene expression faltered the moment she looked up and saw the turmoil etched across my face.

"Tempest," she said gently, setting her cup down and gesturing for me to come closer. "What’s troubling you, my love?"

I sank into the seat across from her, my fingers fidgeting with the hem of my blouse. "Everything, Mum. I—I don’t know what to do."

Her brows furrowed in concern. "Is this about Ryland and Koda?"

I nodded, feeling their names alone weigh me down. "Yes. It’s all such a mess, Mum. I thought I was moving on, that I was doing the right thing by choosing my mate, but then... then I kissed Ryland."