Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288: Do You Want Me?

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Chapter 288

~Ella’s POV~

My mouth went dry. "I don’t... understand."

Noel let out a frustrated sigh. "Look, Ella. This isn’t easy for me. I really like you, but the last few weeks have shown me that we’re not meant to be. We just can’t."

"Styles, is something wrong? Did I do something wrong to you?"

"Yes. You fell in love, Ella. That wasn’t supposed to happen. So, it’s better if we go our separate ways."

I found it difficult to comprehend his words as they sliced through me with a sharp edge.

"Wait, no, please, I’m sorry," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "I won’t bring it up again, I promise. Just don’t... please."

"I’m sorry, Ella," he said softly. "But this is the way it has to be."

I stood frozen, the tears rolling down my face as his words played over and over in my head.

"I’m sorry, Ella."

His voice seemed far away now, and I could feel myself slipping into darkness.

"Ella?"

"Don’t leave," I choked out. "Please."

But there was no response. The line was dead.

I sat down, staring at the wall in a daze.

It was over.

My heart shattered, and I cried silently, unable to stop.

"Fuck!"

I needed air.

With that thought, I shifted and left, hoping the night would bring some solace.

The wind was cool on my fur, and the sky was clear, a million stars twinkling overhead. I ran until my lungs burned, then slowed to a walk, the trees towering above me.

"Ella?"

I stiffened, the familiar voice sending a chill down my spine. Not again.

I could not tell if he was stalking me or if it was just something else entirely.

"Go away," I growled, not turning to look at the source.

"Hey, Ella?" the male voice repeated, his tone softer now. "Ella," he called again and this time I turned.

The softness in his eyes made my heart clench. How could he be so gentle and kind even when he wasn’t sure I was the one?

"I’m not going anywhere."

"Please," I begged, the tears falling freely as my chest tightened.

"I’m here for you, Ella. Talk to me. Was it concerning what I did? I’m... I’m sorry."

A warm, strong hand gently rested on my shoulder, and I couldn’t hold back the tears any longer.

I shifted back into my human form and crouched against the tall grass, away from him.

My body hurt but my heart hurt more. Why had I allowed myself to fall in love?

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"Everything. Us. Him. All of it."

"If that’s what you need," he said with a sigh, taking a step closer.

I bit my lip, fighting the urge to look away. He was too handsome, and the fact that he wasn’t wearing a shirt didn’t help.

"How so?" From the way he stared at me, I knew he knew what I being careful not to do something stupid.

Right now I didn’t care about stupid. Inact, I wanted it. I waned him.

"Drinking," I blurted and then cursed my stupid suggestion when a flicker of disappointment crossed his features. "Umm, c-club-bing? Or..." I bit my lower lip and looked away.

I was a stuttering mess just looking at him. The only concurrent thing I did well was breathing and gulping.

’Fuck, El, get your head back,’ I groaned internally but my wolf pushed forward, tempting me to make it happen.

"You know," Caleb began, his voice dropping lower. "We could pick up where we left off. If you want to, that is."

My eyes widened, and my cheeks flushed. "Oh."

"It would take your mind off him, at least for a little while," Caleb reasoned, a smile tugging at his lips.

"Maybe," I whispered, unable to meet his gaze.

He chuckled softly, his fingers grazing my cheek as he tilted my chin. "Tell me, Ella. Do you want me?"

My breath hitched, and I nodded. "I do. Yes, Caleb, very much."

"You sure?" he asked, as if to make sure even though he knew his very presence was seducing me.

I nodded, unable to speak as my eyes stared deeply into his. My big mistake was, in the next moment, I lost myself in those eyes.

Caleb leaned in and kissed me. It was soft, almost gentle.

"Then you can have me as you please, little angel," he muttered against my lips.