Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 203

Chapter 203: His Reason Chapter 203: His Reason *************** CHAPTER 203 ~Aira’s POV~ Zade chuckled, setting his coffee down before leaning against the table.

“Last night was€¦ unexpected,” he said, his tone softer now.

I met his gaze, my heart fluttering.

“It was.” “And?” he prompted, a hint of uncertainty flickering in his eyes.

“And I don’t regret it,” I admitted.

Relief washed over his features, and he reached out, taking my hand in his.

His thumb brushed over my knuckles, sending a warm shiver through me.

“Neither do I,” Zade said quietly.

The moment was interrupted by the sound of footsteps, and we both turned to see Tempest entering the kitchen, her expression guarded.

She paused, her sharp eyes narrowing as they darted between us.

“What’s going on here?” she demanded, crossing her arms.

“Nothing,” I said quickly, though my blush likely gave me away.

Tempest arched a brow, clearly unconvinced.

“Right.” Zade, ever the picture of calm, simply smirked.

“Morning, Tempest.” She muttered something under her breath before grabbing her coffee and leaving the room.

Zade turned back to me with an amused expression as the door swung shut behind her.

“She’s going to grill us later, you know.” I sighed, resting my chin on my hand.

“I know.” “But for now,” he said, his smirk softening into a genuine smile, “I’m just glad we have this moment.” “Me too,” I whispered, and for the first time in a long while, I felt at peace.

***************** ~Zade’s POV~ Aira’s soft laughter lingered in my mind as I sipped my coffee after I made a careless remark.

My gaze followed her as she busied herself in the kitchen.  Despite the calm air between us, the memory of the previous night played vividly in my thoughts.

Everyone assumed we’d crossed a line-Tempest, Snow, even Zara-but they were wrong.

I hadn’t gone that far with Aira, though the temptation had been overwhelming.

When I brought her home, her unique and intoxicating scent surrounded me.

Her warmth, the way her lips moulded perfectly to mine-it all stirred something primal within me.  Yet, I couldn’t let the heat of the moment dictate our future.

My lips pulled back in a lovely smile.  It had started with a drink.

After the chaos Kaid brought to the ball, Aira found me brooding on the balcony.

She’d approached quietly, her presence was soothing despite the storm raging inside me.

“Zade?” she’d hesitantly.

I turned, expecting her to leave me to my thoughts.

Instead, she stayed, standing by my side.

Something in her eyes-a mix of concern and curiosity-disarmed me.

“You okay?” Aira asked.

I wasn’t, but I nodded anyway.

“I’ve had better nights.” We talked, the tension easing with each shared word.

I’d opened up more than I intended, and she listened without judgment.

Her understanding grounded me in a way I hadn’t expected.

When I took her home later, I thought that would be it.

A goodnight peck, perhaps.

But instead, we kissed-again.

This time, there was no hesitation.

Her lips were soft and inviting, and my wolf, Everest, surged with the need to claim her.

Her hands slid into my hair, pulling me closer, and I responded, deepening the kiss.

The kiss turned heated fast, the pull between us undeniable.

It didn’t take long for us to find ourselves inside Snow’s mansion and straight to her room.

I backed her toward the couch, her body pliant under my touch as my hands roamed her back.

Her breaths came in short gasps as I kissed down her neck, my teeth grazing her pulse point.

She moaned, arching into me, and it took every ounce of self-control not to let my instincts take over.

“Zade,” Aira murmured, her voice thick with desire.

“I want you.” I froze, her words washing over me like a bucket of ice water.

Everest growled in protest, urging me to continue, but I forced myself to pull back.

Her eyes, heavy-lidded and filled with longing, searched mine.

“Why did you stop?” I exhaled, brushing a strand of hair from her face.

“Aira, are you sure this is what you want?” She nodded, her hands gripping my arms.

“Yes.

I want you.

I’ve never been more sure.” But something in her tone gave me pause.

The desire in her voice was real, but was it fueled by her feelings for me-or the heat of the moment?

“I believe you,” I said gently.

“But I can’t.

Not like this.” Her brows furrowed, confusion clouding her features.

“Why not?” I sat on the bed, putting some space between us, though it nearly killed me to do so.

And Everest wasn’t helping matters either.

“Because I want more than a night of passion.

I don’t want our first time to be a result of a drunken evening, a fleeting desire, or a need to forget everything else.

I want it to mean something.” Her lips parted, but no words came.

I pressed on.

“I want you to choose me, Aira.

Not just tonight, but every day after.

And if you can’t€¦” I hesitated, the thought twisting in my gut as several thoughts came to mind.  What if she didn’t and I ruined my only chance with her?

I shook my head, focusing on the present.

“If you decide I’m not what you want, I’ll step aside and let you go.

But I won’t cheapen what we could have by rushing into something you’re not ready for.” Her chest rose and fell with uneven breaths, her fingers tightening on the fabric of her dress.

“Zade€¦” “I’ll wait,” I said, my voice unwavering.

“We’ll take the time to know each other, to be sure this is what we both want.

No rush, no pressure.” The silence that followed was deafening, and for a moment, I wondered if I’d made a mistake.

But then she leaned forward, her hands cupping my face as she pressed her lips to mine.

The kiss was different this time-fierce, deliberate.

She poured everything into it, her passion, her frustration, her unspoken emotions.

I tried to pull back, to give her space, but she wouldn’t let me.

Her hands moved to my shoulders, pushing me against the bed as she climbed onto my lap.

“Aira,” I started, my voice a strained whisper but she silenced me with another kiss, her body pressing against mine.  Her lips trailed down my jaw to my neck, her teeth grazing the sensitive skin.  My resolve wavered, Everest, clawing at the edges of my mind, desperate to take over.

“You said you’d wait,” she murmured against my skin.

“But I don’t want to wait.

Not anymore.” Her words ignited something within me, and before I could think, I was kissing her back, my hands sliding up her sides.

The moment became a blur of sensation-her soft skin under my fingertips, her breathy moans in my ear, the way her body fit perfectly against mine.

But even as our movements grew more urgent, I held back, careful not to cross the line.

I couldn’t risk pushing her too far, too fast.

Eventually, I pulled away, resting my forehead against hers as we both caught our breath.

“Aira,” I said softly, my hands cupping her face.

“I need to know-do you love me?” She opened her mouth to answer but hesitated, her eyes searching mine.

The silence stretched between us, and I felt my heart sink.

“It’s okay,” I said, smiling to hide the sting of disappointment.

“Take your time.

I’m not going anywhere.” Her gaze softened, and before I could say more, she kissed me again.

This time, it was slower, more tender.

“Let’s figure it out together,” she whispered, her voice steady.

I smiled against her lips, my heart swelling with a mix of hope and affection.

“Together,” I agreed.

In the process, we both got frisky and needy.

While I pleasured her, bringing her to an earth-shattering release, Aira refused to let herself be the only one getting pleasure treatment and blew me.  But what surprised me was when she asked me to cum on her.

Heaven, knew it was one of the sexiest things I heard.

The memory brought a faint smile to my face as I watched her now, her presence filling the room with warmth.

She glanced up from her cup of tea, catching me staring, and a blush crept across her cheeks.

“What?” she asked, her tone light but curious.

“Nothing,” I replied, unable to hide my grin.

“Just thinking.” “About?” I took a sip of my coffee, savoring the moment.

“How lucky I am.” Her blush deepened, and she looked away, but I didn’t miss the small smile tugging at her lips.

Aira may not have said the words yet, but I could feel it-the bond between us grew stronger with each passing day.

And for now, that was enough.

“Well, since you are lucky to have me€¦ does that mean I get another treat later?”  I lifted my brow in question.

What treat was she talking about?  Aira’s face reddened some more as she looked away, too bashful to face me.

“Well€¦ you know€¦”  “I know what?” I asked, tilting my head to the side while watching her.  Rather than speak, Aira stuck out her tongue a bit and licked.

At first I did not get it but when she blushed immediately after, the memory of me tonguing her clit came to mind.  “Oh€¦”