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CHAPTER 77
-Snow’s POV
The name flashed across the screen, and my chest tightened. I tried to ignore the irrational flare of jealousy that rose inside me, but it was hard not to notice how engaged she was in their conversation.
I stood quietly by the door, watching her for a moment before finally stepping into the room.
“Busy?” I asked, keeping my tone casual.
She glanced up, startled by my presence. “Oh… yeah. Just going over the next phase of the project with
Andrew.”
I gritted my teeth, trying to keep my irritation in check. Of course, it was Andrew. I wasn’t threatened
by Andrew, but the way Zara’s face lit up whenever she mentioned him bothered me more than I was willing to
admit.
As if on cue, her phone buzzed, and Andrew’s name
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popped up on a video call.
I clenched my fists, forcing myself to remain calm as she answered,
“Hey, Andrew!” she greeted cheerfully, her face brightening as his image appeared on the screen. “I was just going over the files you sent and had a question.”
“Great! Thought I’d check in,” his voice chimed through the speaker. He was all smiles, relaxed, and confident.
I moved silently behind Zara, leaning down just enough so Andrew could see me clearly in the background. His smile faltered for a split second, his eyes flicking to me before returning to Zara.
“Oh, hey there, Snow,” he greeted with a small wave, his smile a little tighter now.
“Hello, Andrew,” I responded, keeping my voice deceptively calm. I gave him a nod but said nothing
more.
Zara looked up at me, her eyes widened in surprise and… confusion? She clearly hadn’t expected me to make my presence known.
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“Well, I won’t keep you two,” Andrew said quickly, his smile returning. “I’ll send over the rest of the documents tomorrow. You can also drop your questions for me. I’ll go through once I am done with what I need to see to. Goodnight, Zara. Snow.”
“Goodnight,” Zara beamed as she clicked the call off.
Before she could say a word, I reached over and shut her laptop with a soft but deliberate thud.
“Snow, what-”
“You should remember,” I said quietly, my eyes locking with hers. “Before you start flirting with other men, you’re still married. And not flirting is a part of our
contract.”
Her eyes flashed with surprise, and then something else–anger? Hurt? But she didn’t respond. Instead, she simply sat there, watching me carefully.
Something inside me had snapped, and I knew it wasn’t just about Andrew. It was everything–Tempest, the mate bond, Aira, my position, my relationship with Zara. I was on edge, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that everything was spiralling out of control.
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she stood up and placed a hand on my chest. “Snow,” she said softly, “what’s wrong?”
I shook my head, stepping back from her touch. “Nothing. It’s nothing.”
But we both knew it was a lie.
“Is it Tempest?” she asked gently.
I stiffened. “How do you know?”
She gave me a sad smile. “I overheard when I stepped outside earlier.”
She must have noticed my shock as she quickly added, “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop and I left immediately I heard Tempest say something about rejection.”
Zara wanted to keep explaining but I hushed her by placing a finger on her lips.
I didn’t care what she did there. Even I had eavesdropped earlier on. I wanted to talk about something else–probably ask her why she pulled away at breakfast or something but deep down I wasn’t prepared for whatever hurtful remark she would give.
Tempest, Aira and Koda were already enough mess and my mind wasn’t ready for more.
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Zara stared at me with confusion in her eyes. “Just be good. Work and then rest. I’m going to take my bath before heading out into town.”
She nodded. I removed my finger and sighed. If she were this obedient, things would be easier, but who was I kidding?
I liked her feisty.
However, I did something out of character again, after all I said I wouldn’t do.
Just touching her lips sparked something in me, reminding me of how they tasted on mine. I leaned down and murmured a cuss before pressing my lips to
hers.
how they tasted on mine. I leaned down and murmured a cuss before pressing my lips to hers.
The kiss was slow and tender, full of emotions I couldn’t express. I could feel her hesitation, her confusion, but she didn’t pull away. Her body melted into mine, her lips parting slightly.
It took everything in me not to deepen the kiss.
I knew I shouldn’t be doing this, but the rational part
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of my mind had lost control. All I could think about was how badly I wanted her, how good she felt pressed against me, and how much I wanted her in my life.
Was this all because of my sisters and how fragile things seemed? One moment you had something and the next it was gone.
Was I happy to have Zara in my life or was I truly falling?
I shook the thoughts away. No. It must be because of everything happening today. And I shouldn’t lead her thoughts this way.
‘When we finally broke apart, we were both breathing
heavily, our hearts pounding wildly in our chests.
I rested my forehead against hers, trying to steady my racing pulse. “Be good.”
With that, I pulled away from her and left.
From the corner of my eyes, I could see how confused she felt. And why that should have worried me, I was a bit happy–happy at the fact that with how she treated me in the dining, I got to leave her flustered and confused.
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Good. It was my mini–payback.
“Is that the lie you tell yourself?” Glacier’s voice rang
out in my head. He scoffed. “Sad but… Keep deceiving yourself.”
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