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Chapter 247
~Snow’s POV~
Right after their escape, tension was in the air. Everyone’s breathing was ragged, but no one spoke.
Relief warred with exhaustion as we stumbled forward, the wolfsbane and silver still gnawing at my system.
Then I saw him once more.
Kaid strode toward us, his towering fra radiating barely restrained fury. His piercing gaze swept over each of us before lingering on Zara.
And the mont his eyes locked on her, sothing shifted in his expression—a raw, almost primal look.
Before I could process it, Kaid rushed forward.
"Zara," he growled.
I stepped in front of him, blocking his path. Glacier was bristled at his audacity, and his growl rumbled in my mind.
Kaid froze, his shoulders tense, his crimson eyes flashing. A low growl reverberated from his chest as he tried to fight back ntally but I wasn’t having that today.
Behind him, Richard appeared, rushing to Kaid’s side. "Kaid, stop!" he called out, but his voice did little to temper the Lycan King’s rage.
For a mont, it was just Kaid and , locked in a silent standoff. My blood boiled at the arrogance radiating off him, and I could feel Zade and Zara’s watchful gazes from above.
"Step aside," Kaid said coldly.
I didn’t budge. "She’s safe now. You don’t need to be here."
"You call this safe?" Kaid snarled. "You’re incompetent. You couldn’t protect her and now look at her. She’s better off with ."
A bitter laugh escaped . "Says the man who nearly got her killed with his reckless, atheaded entrance. If this is how you handle soone you claim to want, I pity your warriors and soldiers, Lycan King. They have a leader whose brain is in shambles."
Kaid’s growl deepened, and his oppressive aura flared. I winced slightly under its weight but refused to back down.
"At least I did sothing," Kaid snapped, stepping closer, his towering presence ant to intimidate . "What did you do other than get yourself beaten to a pulp? Admit it, Snow—you’re weak."
"I was handling it before you barged in," I shot back, unable to keep my voice from rising.
"You were too slow," he growled, his voice as sharp as a whip.
"Fuck off, clothpole. You know nothing about protecting a loved one," I challenged.
My words had cut deep as the next second Kaid shoved hard, and I stumbled back a step before planting my feet firmly. The fire in my chest erupted, and I shoved him back with equal force, my growl echoing.
"Not everything is about brute force when a life is concerned," I spat, my voice trembling with fury. "Your useless actions almost got her killed before a sniper saved her by taking out that bastard’s hand."
Kaid froze, his eyes widening in shock, but before either of us could react further, a slow round of applause interrupted the standoff.
The sound drew all of our attention to the side.
A man erged from the shadows, his blond hair catching the moonlight as it fluttered in the breeze. His sharp blue eyes sparkled with amusent, and a rifle rested casually on his shoulder.
"Who the hell are you?" Kaid growled, his aura flaring again.
But I recognized him instantly. My breath caught, and a relieved smile crept onto my face.
"You ca," I said, my voice softening. "You... I thought—"
Golden God smirked, cutting off. "What can I say? I’ve got impeccable timing."
Kaid’s frown deepened as he approached, scanning Golden God with suspicion. "You are?"
Golden God’s grin widened, his tone dripping with mockery. "The man who saved your betrothed."
"She’s my wife," I interjected sharply, narrowing my eyes at him.
Golden God chuckled, his gaze sliding to Zara. "And you, Miss Alpha, are you alright?"
Zara managed a small nod, her voice weak. "Thanks to you."
I frowned, my eyes darting between Zara and Golden God as she added, "Thanks to all of you."
Golden God dipped his head slightly. "At least soone has sense. Unlike two overgrown dogs who can’t appreciate when soone saves their hides. Without , you’d all be dead."
Kaid crossed his arms over his chest, his glare unwavering. "I didn’t need your help. I had it handled."
Golden God raised an eyebrow, his smirk turning icy. "Yeah? I should’ve let the three snipers aiming for your head take their shot then."
Kaid’s eyes widened slightly before narrowing. However, Golden God continued. "Good luck saving anyone if you can’t save yourself."
I chuckled darkly, but Golden God shot a warning glare.
Before the argunt could escalate, Zara stepped forward, but her foot caught on the uneven ground. She stumbled, and in an instant, Zade, Kaid, and I were by her side.
Her collapse sent panic through , but as I reached her, a sharp ringing pierced my ears. Pain exploded in my head, and I staggered back, my hands clutching my ears as blood trickled between my fingers.
"Snow! Zade!" Zara’s voice was faint, her tears shining as she reached for us.
Kaid knelt beside her, unaffected by the sudden wave of pain that struck us. "I’ll carry her," he declared, his tone leaving no room for argunt.
"No!" I growled, forcing myself to my feet despite the agony. "She’s my wife. I’ll take her."
"She’s my sister," Zade chid.
Golden God stepped between us, shaking his head. "Neither of you is in any condition to care for her. She needs expert treatnt."
Kaid’s expression softened slightly as he turned to us. "One of my kingdom’s priestesses can heal her. But she’ll have to co with ."
Zade nodded reluctantly. "If it will help her, we’ll go."
Kaid glanced at , his eyes narrowing. "My invitation was for Zara alone."
"Anywhere Zara goes, I go," I snapped, glaring back at him.
Before Kaid could argue, Richard placed a hand on his shoulder, stopping him. "They’re all welco, Kaid. Let’s focus on Zara."
Kaid growled softly but didn’t object, his frustration clear as we moved to follow him. All that mattered now was getting Zara the help she needed.
"Werewolf boy... Watch it," Kaid growled as I walked past him.
"Save your rage for the bastard who captured her."
Just as the words left my mouth, Zara halted, making everyone stop.
"I forgot to ntion, Snow. Ivan is working with lvin. He was the one who captured ."
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