Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 312

Chapter 312: Cute Boy Card

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Chapter 312

~Ella’s POV~

"I..."

"What do you want? Why are you back? Didn’t you leave?" Ares asked, and I glanced back up.

"I came for my camera." My mind immediately went back to minutes ago when I looked at the camera and memories flooded back.

But why?

I thought he was done with me, us? But the camera?

Styles spotted it on the table where I had dropped it and immediately moved in to pick it. Just before he was to leave, I finally heard my voice.

"Why?" Styles halted. "Why do you want the camera?" I asked.

"Oh, now she’s speaking," Styles said mockingly.

"Answer me, dammit," I growled.

"I want you."

"But you left, you said you had a mate," I accused, my heart aching as the memory flashed back.

"And did you have fun with your new benefits friend while I was gone?"

I glared at him. "Fuck you."

"You wish," he smirked.

"I do," Ares replied, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

"Shut up."

Caleb’s eyes flashed red as he stepped forward. I reached for him quickly to stop him from doing what he was gonna do.

"Not now, Caleb."

Ares smiled, understanding why I didn’t use his real name. But if Styles was sensible, he would have noticed the red in Ares’ eyes.

"Leave, while I’m still being nice," Ares commanded.

"Make me," Styles challenged.

"Don’t start something you can’t finish, brother."

"Don’t act like you own her. You’re just her rebound."

"And who’s the one who left her alone for three weeks?"

"She loves me."

"And I’m hers. She with me, now fuck off before I make you."

Styles scoffed. "Enjoy her, I’m done anyway."

"You’re delusional," Ares countered.

"Whatever."

I could see the anger in Styles’s eyes. He may not have been prepared for me to be with someone else, and I did not know if I was the one, but he seemed as though he was angry at my moving on. Was that because he cared?

I did not know, but the way he spoke, the way he looked at me was something.

As soon as the door shut, Ares turned to me, and his arms immediately circled my waist.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his eyes filled with concern.

"Yeah," I lied, forcing a smile.

"You know, he still wants you," Ares murmured, pulling me closer.

"How can you tell?"

"By the way he looked at you."

"But he broke us. It should not matter if I am with someone."

"True, but the heart is a tricky thing."

"Ares," I began.

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~Zara’s POV~

His lips jutted into a pout. "Can I come too?"

I hesitated. "Storm, I don’t think—"

"Please?" He grabbed my hand in both of his tiny ones, shaking it slightly. "I wanna go too. I promise I’ll be good!"

"Why? You don’t even know if I am going to the office."

He placed both hands on his hips and stared at me with those ’I know you too well, teacher kind of eyes’.

"Zara, today’s Saturday."

"And?"

"You do not go to work on Saturdays, Zara. Even I can’t be fooled."

I squared my shoulders. "Well, since you are all mature, you do not need me taking you with me. Good luck with that." I pivoted on my heels but before I could leave, his voice rang out.

"Auntie Zara," he called out meekly.

Just the sound made me halt and at once I found myself falling for his cute boy trick.

I exhaled, glancing over my shoulder toward the hallway. If Aira or Snow saw this, they’d probably tell me not to take him.

But the little boy was stubborn, and his eyes shone with something so pure and hopeful that I couldn’t bring myself to say no.

"Alright," I relented with a small smile. "But only if you promise to listen to me, okay?"

Storm beamed. "I promise!"

I ruffled his blond hair. "Okay, let’s go then."

Grabbing his tiny jacket from the rack, I helped him put it on before leading him outside to my car. He climbed in excitedly, his feet kicking slightly as I buckled him up.

As I pulled out of the driveway, I glanced at him through the rearview mirror. His little face was pressed against the window, eyes wide as he took in the world outside.

I smiled softly. Maybe this wasn’t such a bad idea.

A drive, a little company.

I just hoped Snow wouldn’t kill me later.

"Okay, belt up, we are going for a ride."