Bonds at War: The Virgin is Mine Novel

Chapter 206 We're Not Together Chapter 206 We're Not Together TESSA ས ཛཱ 33 % +5 Free Coins I cursed under my breath endlessly once we were finally on the boat , my fists clenching the hem of my coat to keep myself from kicking the wooden boards just to vent . Winston was behind the wheel , his eyes steady on the waters ahead , while Sol leaned lazily on the rail , laughing like nothing had just happened back there . His voice carried too easily over the water even though he nearly died at the hands of the South ! " I thought the people in the South were bad , " Sol said between chuckles .

" But you have it good in Fenra , you know that ? Francis and Emma are so kind . Emma makes the best cookies . She even let me pack some ." He pulled out a small wrapped parcel from his pocket as proof , grinning as though this entire thing was some kind of field trip . Well , he appeared excited . Meanwhile , I was still livid . My thoughts burned hotter with each wave that slapped against the boat . Rowan wants our crops ! They had so much more in the South - vast forests and wild - grown fields no one in Ylarc could ever hope to match .

Granted , most of it was rougher , wild vegetables with tough skins and bitter flavors , but still ! Wolves didn't even eat that many vegetables . Meat , yes . But leafy greens ? Roots ? It felt like mockery . Winston chuckled , breaking through my inner tirade . " Well , I'm glad nothing happened ," he said , adjusting his grip on the tiller . His voice carried warmth , a fatherly tone that usually soothed me , but not today . Sol cleared his throat then , capturing my attention . He had a grin on his face , soft but no less irritating . " Alpha Rowan is actually kind , " he said .

" He appeared to be very attentive to you , too , I can even smell him on you . " Heat shot straight to my face . I cursed aloud this time , shaking my head violently . " Don't say that . He came onto me . " Sol only chuckled . " Sure , sure . Keep telling yourself that . " 1/5 11:23 ed , 3 Sept Chapter 206 We're Not Together ࿄ ༥ 33 % = +5 Free Coins I pursed my lips into a tight line . " You're not better than Noelle ," I muttered bitterly . " You keep teasing me just like her . " He only laughed harder , completely unbothered .

I wanted to shove him off the boat and watch him flail in the water . Thankfully , Winston cleared his throat and changed the subject before I actually followed through with that thought . " So you're going back there tomorrow ? " " Yes . " There was no room for choice in this . Winston smiled faintly , the kind that crinkled the corners of his eyes . " I'll ask them to harvest the best crops ." " You don't have to do that ," I muttered , lowering my gaze to the ripples of the water . Winston only chuckled , shaking his head . " I'm already on it , " he said gently .

" I want to join you , but I'm afraid some people will find out I'm still alive . After all , Edith and I were also from Fenra before the Breaking happened ." " It's okay , " I sighed . " I can handle it . It will be quick ." I forced the words out with more conviction than I felt . Winston cleared his throat again , this time slower . " You don't have any plans on telling him about Calla ? " The name pierced through me like an arrow . I swallowed hard and shook my head . " He's not interested ," I muttered . " After this deal is over , we don't have any reason to see each other again .

" I forced myself to meet Winston's eyes for a moment . " I won't introduce Calla to someone who will hesitate to accept her or someone who won't be with us forever . " *** I was on my way to Fenra again with a bunch of fruits and vegetables . The entire gang came with me this time , with Noelle and Sol eager to meet the others . They wore hopeful faces , like kids pressing their noses against a window to a world they weren't allowed into . But I shook my head despite their pleading . 2/5 11:23 Wed , 3 Sept Chapter 206 We're Not Together 33 % +5 Free Coins They didn't understand .

I knew they wanted to meet the people here , especially after Sol met Francis and Emma , but I couldn't allow it . I didn't want to merge these two pieces of my life together because it felt as if I lost one , then I'd lose all . " I won't be long . " I said as we docked . My voice came out firmer than I intended , but it needed to . " You can stay here for a while if you want ." They exchanged glances , uncertain but trusting me anyway . Winston finally gave me a nod , his voice calm as always . " Take your time , Tess .

" I adjusted the basket against my hip and started walking alone , my boots pressing into damp earth as the scent of pine wrapped around me . My thoughts should have been steady , focused on the errand , but my chest already felt heavier the closer I got to the clearing . That was when I saw Rowan . He straightened when he saw me , and immediately , I noticed the exhaustion around his eyes . My brows furrowed . " Since when have you been here ? " I asked , feeling suspicious . He didn't answer . He just stood there , tall and silent . I shook my head , scanning him over .

His shoulders were rigid , his stance still , and the air around him was a bit colder than it should have been . Then I held out the basket to him , and when his hand brushed mine , my breath caught . His skin was freezing . Rowan didn't get cold easily . That could mean only one thing . He had been waiting here for a long time . I clicked my tongue , irritation flaring despite the strange tug in my chest . " I told you yesterday I would arrive after lunch . " He still didn't say anything as he grabbed the basket from my hands .

" Sol has Francis ' number , " I continued quickly , ignoring the way his gaze was pinning me in place . " He'll inform you when our hunters will come again . " 375 34 % Chapter 206 We're Not Together I was about to turn away when he spoke . " Your number , " Rowan said . His eyes searched mine . " Can I have it ? " +5 Free Coins Heat rushed to my face , but I didn't let him see it . Instead , I deadpanned , " No. " His lips tugged slightly , like my refusal amused him . But I turned away before he could read me further . " Now , I will go , " I said flatly , spinning on my heel . " Wait .

" The word stopped me in my place . I turned just enough to see him step forward , his expression appearing ... wounded ? " You're not going to eat ? " he asked . " I've already eaten ," I replied . " Just go . I'm sure Zaria is waiting for you ." The name slipped out before I could stop myself . His frown deepened , lines creasing his brow . " Zaria ? " he repeated , his voice careful . " Whatever , " I muttered . " I'm going ." , However , before I could take another step , his hand closed around my wrist . Cold and startling , his touch shot straight through me and made me gasp .

" Tessa , " he said , his grip firm but not hurting . I turned to him , my lips parting , confusion written all over my face . " Zaria and I are not together . " " Huh ? " was all I could manage , the disbelief spilling out before I could swallow it . Then , he smirked . " We're not together . We never have been . " He tilted his head , eyes glinting with amusement . O 4/5 11:23 Wed , 3 Sept A Chapter 206 We're Not Together " Have you thought like that for a long time ? " " Is that the reason why you're jealous ? " 9 × 34 % 2