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Chapter 132
Astrid stirred within and I steadied my breath, happy to have her with one more ti. I looked down, rubbing Diamond’s mane. "Hey girl, ready?"
Diamond responded by stomping her foot on the ground and before I could react, I was riding.
Zade and his black stallion were already gone and so was I.
"Let’s do this," I said and charged off.
My hands held the reins steady, and my body seed to have a mind of its own. We rode swiftly through the woods, the trees becoming a blur.
I laughed, feeling the wind in my hair and the adrenaline in my veins.
Suddenly, I heard a voice calling out my na and Diamond responded by suddenly slowing down and lifting her legs, pushing us back.
My heart thudded a little as the thrill coursed through anew as Diamond neighed loudly, making laugh in turn.
"Zara!"
Shock registered in Zade’s eyes as he pulled his horse up beside mine, his expression a mix of concern and awe.
"Are you okay?"
Diamond stomped her foot and I nodded, grinning. "More than okay. That was amazing!"
He studied carefully. "You really haven’t ridden before, you sure?"
I shook my head. "I don’t know how, but I think Astrid’s coming through or sothing."
Zade nodded, smiling. "It seems she is and we’re glad."
"We?"
"Yeah. My wolf, Onyx. He’s been a little too restless since I t you."
"Oh."
"Yeah. It may have co off wrong but he wants to et her but I told him no. Not yet."
I tilted my head, unsure of what was going on. "And why is that?"
Zade shrugged. "I guess I am afraid of losing control."
My eyebrows lifted. "Of losing control or hurting her?"
His smile faded and he shook his head. "Both. But mostly the latter."
I nodded, understanding. I knew there was more to everything Zade was telling but held back. One thing I knew was that whatever was important for to know, in ti, it would surely co to .
Zade cleared his throat, changing the subject.
"Hungry?"
I realised I was, and he led us back to the car. I hated leaving Diamond but Zade assured we could co here again on the weekend and do this.
With that, I bade Diamond goodbye. We drove into town and stopped at a cosy bistro.
The sll of freshly baked bread and savoury soups wafted through the air, making my mouth water.
We ordered a al and as we waited, Zade spoke.
"Zara, tell about yourself."
"Like what?"
He shrugged. "Whatever you want. I’m just interested."
"In ?"
He chuckled. "Yeah. In you."
My cheeks ward and I shifted in my seat. "Okay, what do you want to know?"
"Anything, everything," he replied, his gaze locking on mine.
"I’m an open book," I said with a shrug.
"Let’s start with your favourite colour."
"Black," I answered, then quickly added, "and white."
"Two colours?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
"They’re both shades of grey," I pointed out.
"Fair enough. And what do you like to do for fun?"
"I enjoy reading," I answered, tracing a finger along the edge of the table. "And spending ti with those I care about."
"Who are those people?"
"I think I already answered." Zade’s smile was obvious. I had caught him. "Instead of asking those, let’s throw the question back to you."
"Go for it."
"What’s your favourite colour?"
"I’ll have to go with blue."
"And what do you like to do for fun?"
"Sa," he said.
I gave him a mock frown. "You can’t just copy ."
"Why not?" he asked, grinning. "It’s the truth."
"Fine. What’s your favourite movie?"
"That’s easy. Star Wars."
"Which one?"
"All of them," he replied, laughing.
"Fine," I conceded. "You win. What’s yours?"
"Hmm, that’s hard," I said, taking a sip of water. "Maybe Lord of the Rings?"
"Really?" he asked, sounding surprised.
"What’s wrong with that?"
"Nothing. I just didn’t expect it."
"Why?" Before he could speak, a call ca through my phone. It was Taylor, Snow’s secretary and that only ant Snow was looking for .
I excused myself and answered the call. "Zara," her soft but urgent voice called out.
"Hello, Taylor. How are you?"
"Good. I trust you are fine."
"I am. To what do I owe the call?"
"You are needed at the company."
"Okay. I’ll be there in an hour plus. Hold off thinsg fo r before I arrive, please."
I turned to face Zade after I ended the call. "I’m sorry but I must head back."
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~Snow’s POV~
Hours later, when Zara finally returned, I was waiting for her in the foyer. She stepped in, the book Zade had given her tucked under her arm, her cheeks slightly flushed from the afternoon.
"Where were you?" I asked, my tone sharper than I intended.
She paused, raising an eyebrow at . "I went out," she stated simply.
I lifted my brow. "Just out?" That wasn’t the answer I was expecting. "Where?"
Zara paused, taking a breather. "If you must know, Snow, I went out with Zade. He took to see nature. It was... calming."
The ntion of Zade’s na sent a flicker of irritation through , though I masked it quickly. I doubt that my best friend would be after my wife but still. "You didn’t think to tell ?"
She tilted her head, her expression calm but firm. "I didn’t think I needed permission to leave the house, Snow."
Her words stung. "He is my best friend."
"Exactly. I thought you wouldn’t have a problem. Clearly you do and honestly I... Look, I am needed in the company."
And before I could respond, she walked past , heading upstairs with an air of nonchalance that left standing there, fuming.
"What’s with her?" I mutetred, trying to keep my calm even tough I was raging. "Did she forget she was a married woman?"
"Yeah, being married to you did not an she couldn’t socialise," Glacier spat.
"Tsk but..."
"And a contract marriage at that. I told you, didn’t I? Claim her before it is too late."
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