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.

"It means you’re mine, Tempest," he said, his words firm yet gentle, filled with certainty. "And I’m yours. We don’t need to understand everything. We just need to trust it."

My heart clenched, and I nodded, the mate bond echoing through me, a truth I could no longer deny. I didn’t have to understand everything right now. I just needed to be with him.

"I trust you," I whispered, even as my heart raced.

And with that, the night fell into silence, save for the soft lapping of the lake and the steady rhythm of our breaths. For the first time in a long while, I felt at peace, wrapped in the warmth of the moment.

I was finally letting go.

Koda’s lips captured mine again, his hands resting on my waist as if anchoring me to him. Every kiss deepened the connection, making it harder to resist the pull between us.

My fingers tangled in his hair, the world around us fading as the mate bond thrummed with raw energy. _{freeweɓnovēl.coɱ}

"Koda," I whispered against his lips, my breathing ragged.

He pulled back just enough to look at me, his dark eyes searching mine. "Come with me."

I nodded, unable to say no.

Koda took my hand, guiding me back toward the packhouse. The walk was a blur as our touches and stolen glances made my heart race. When we finally reached his room, Koda opened the door and led me inside.

The moment the door clicked shut, his lips were on mine again, more urgent this time.