all hallows eve

all hallows eve- snow fall secrets

Chapter Eight — Snowfall Secrets

Jasmina POV

Snow fell thick outside Karina’s living room window. Hot chocolate in hand, I watched the flakes settle.

Zade was sitting across from me, hoodie up, elbows on his knees. He didn’t speak, just watched me.

“You’re quiet,” I said.

“Observing,” he replied.

I laughed softly. “You make that sound dangerous.”

“It is,” he said.

The tension was unbearable, magnetic. Every glance, every pause felt loaded.

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Zade POV

She was soft in the firelight, a fragile storm wrapped in pink and glitter.

Her laugh hit me like whiskey and sugar. I wanted to protect her. Wanted to push her closer.

“You shouldn’t laugh like that,” I said.

“Why not?”

“Because it makes me… stupid,” I admitted.

She tilted her head, eyes curious. “Stupid how?”

“I… don’t know,” I muttered, trying to sound casual.

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Jasmina POV

Karina excused herself, leaving just us.

He leaned forward, close enough I could feel the warmth from his hoodie.

“You trust me?” he asked.

I hesitated. “I… maybe.”

He smirked. “Good. You’ll need that trust. Things are about to get… complicated.”

Zade POV

She wanted to deny it, but her fingers twitched.

I knew she felt it. The pull. The chaos.

I wanted her to lean in, to feel it all. But not yet. Not until she knew she couldn’t resist me.