Serpent Husband Pursued Me Again After Losing His Memory

"No problem."I replied instantly, without a second of hesitation.The businesslike voice on the other end relaxed a little."A wise decision.""In addition to the money, all marital assets will be transferred to your name. If you'd like to leave Serpent territory, I'll arrange someone to handle the transition.""Sounds good." I said.The call ended with a beep, and seconds later, the bank notification came through. One billion, deposited.I stared at that long string of zeros until my vision blurred.Then I ran to the safe. It was packed with gemstones, glittering like a dragon's hoard."Heh heh heh."Jackpot.As the most powerful purebred serpent, Victor had inherited the entire Serpent Clan the moment he came of age. Five years of marriage, and he'd not only bought me an estate that rivaled a palace, but because I liked shiny things, he'd hoarded enough gemstones to fill a vault.And now? All mine.I rolled across the bed several times, giddy, already mapping out my brilliant future

I spent an entire week packing.The walk-in closet was full of clothes Victor had bought me over the years, and half of them still had the tags on.The night before the signing, I sat by the massive floor-to-ceiling window, hugging my knees, staring up at the starlight dome Victor had built for me.Somewhere between waking and dreaming, I felt myself sink into a scorching embrace."Baby, wearing this little?" Victor's voice curled against my ear, low and rough with laughter.I looked down and found myself wearing nothing but one of his white dress shirts.His hand was broad and burning hot, sliding from my waist down to my thigh."Didn't we agree on resting tonight?" I protested weakly, even as my body melted against him."Mmhm. Resting." He laughed softly, nuzzling into the curve of my neck. "Just holding you while we rest."But his fingers were already slipping under the hem of the shirt.Serpents ran colder than humans, but his fingertips felt like fire, drawing shivers everywhere t

I jumped.Alex's tail slid off my waist. He stood, outwardly relaxed but coiled with tension."Well, if it isn't Mr. Victor." He drew the name out. "What a coincidence."Victor didn't spare him a glance. His eyes drilled into mine."Cassandra." He repeated the question, every syllable forced through clenched teeth. "Who is he?"Cassandra. That was the first time he'd called me by my first name since losing his memory.A flicker of guilt I couldn't explain."A friend." I cleared my throat. "Alex. He's my friend."Alex raised an eyebrow. His tail tip brushed across my wrist in silent protest of the label.Victor saw it. I noticed his hand at his side, knuckles white."A friend." His tone was strange. "We haven't even dissolved our bond yet, and you're already making friends like this?"What was that supposed to mean? He forgot about me without permission, and now he was trying to control me?"Yeah, I am." Irritation flared. "We're about to be done, aren't we? I need to plan ahead.""And

By the time my car turned onto the tree-lined road leading to the Serpent estate, it was fully dark.I rounded the last bend and a fallen tree blocked the road."Great. Perfect timing." I frowned, slowing down to turn around.The headlights swept through the trees. Something moved in the shadows.My heart lurched. I yanked the steering wheel.At the same instant, dark shapes burst out of the woods and surrounded the car.I stared at them in horror. Wolves, their eyes vicious and cold."Well, well." The one in front licked his fangs. "Victor lets his precious little mate wander around alone?"My brain short-circuited, but instinct hit before thought did. I slammed the gas."Grab her.""The serpents killed our brothers. Your life pays for theirs."Several of them lunged at once. The car rocked violently. A fist smashed through the side window, shattering it instantly. A clawed hand reached in, swiping at my throat.I screamed and shrank back.Just before the claws reached me, a streak o

I didn't answer right away.Before, his post-amnesia coldness and rejection had sliced through five years of sweetness.But now, this Victor, half lost, half clinging to me, tempting me with the tip of his tail, maybe wasn't so terrifying after all."I'll think about it," I heard myself say, my voice a little distant.He smiled instantly."But I have conditions." I added."First, until I say otherwise, you can't lose control like last night.""Second, when I want to touch your tail, you let me.""Third, stop saying weird things to me."He blinked, seemingly unclear on what counted as "weird things," but nodded. "Deal.""That's it for now." I cleared my throat. "We'll see how you do."He was on me immediately, tail rubbing against my calf. "Can I have a hug? Just one?"I hesitated, then nodded. "One."He pulled me into his arms, rested his chin on top of my head, and let out a contented sigh."And a kiss? Just a quick one." He was already leaning in as he said it.This time, I didn't do