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?

I thought having a friend with benefits was good. No attachment, but what did I do? I went ahead and fell in love. _{ƒreewebɳovel.com}