Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow Chapter 267: Return

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Chapter 267

~Zara’s POV~

After Delia’s experience, Snow and I began speaking this way whenever we needed to discuss sothing important.

I was still in their territory and as such, needed to be careful.

"Kaid has resources we can’t afford to ignore. And besides, I don’t think he’ll betray us. Not yet."

Snow tilted his head, his expression softening just a fraction as we stopped walking. "You’re sure about that?"

"Call it a gut feeling," I said with a shrug. "He’s too invested in keeping us close. And if he thinks there’s even a chance of earning my favour, he won’t risk jeopardizing that."

Snow let out a low chuckle, shaking his head. "You’re sothing else, you know that?"

"I’ll take that as a complint," I said, grinning despite the seriousness of the conversation.

He leaned to the side again, his voice dropping to a more serious tone. "Alright. Let’s play it your way. But the mont Kaid steps out of line—"

"We deal with him," I finished for him, my smile fading as my resolve hardened. "No hesitation."

Snow nodded, a silent agreent passing between us.

We arrived at our room to find that our things had been packed even though we barely brought anything ourselves. All the clothes we used there were neatly packed with a few others Kaid had bought for us to choose from.

"Well, it’s goodbye palace."

I smiled softly. "Do you think he’ll take the bait?" Snow asked after a mont.

I considered the question carefully before answering. "Kaid’s pride is his greatest weakness—and his greatest strength. He won’t back down from an opportunity to prove himself. If we position ourselves as the key to his success, he won’t be able to resist."

Snow humd in agreent, though his skepticism lingered. "Just don’t let him get too close, Zara. His interest in you isn’t exactly subtle."

I rolled my eyes, though a flicker of unease stirred in my chest. "I can handle Kaid, Snow. Trust ."

"I do," he said simply. "Let’s go, love."

Before we left the palace, Kaid ca before us and ordered his beta, Richard, to take us to the helicopter and back ho.

"Thank you once more," Snow and I gave our appreciation and Kaid was very mature about it.

By the ti we arrived back at the werewolf’s territory, at the field of Snow’s estate, a car was waiting to take us back ho.

But after dropping them off, I headed straight for Ella’s.

On my way through, a call ca into my phone. I glanced at the screen to see my mother’s na.

And by mother, I ant Zaria, my real Mum. The honest truth is, I hadn’t seen or heard from my family in a while, since that day when I confronted them.

A lot of things made sense after I found out the truth. The reason why Elias was so favoured over . I always thought it was due to his position as my father’s heir but I was wrong.

Heaving a deep sigh, I answered the call and placed the phone against my ear.

"Hello, Mum."

"Zia, my love."

I raised a brow. That’s new. The only person tornting with always using my real na was Kaid. What had gotten into Mum?

"Mum. How are you?"

"I am fine now that I have heard your voice. I heard what happened. I am so sorry. You know who did those stuff to you, right?"

"Yes, Mum."

"Good. Give a na and I’ll make them pay."

I smiled at her protectiveness. "Two nas, Mum. Ivan Zephyr and lvin Devereaux."

Mum’s voice dripped with venom as she spoke, "Ivan Zephyr?"

"Mum," I said cautiously, gripping the phone tightly as her words sent a chill through . "Please don’t do anything rash."

Her voice sharpened. "Don’t do anything rash? Zia, my child, Ivan has dared to harm you twice! That bastard and his accomplice need to be dealt with. I’ll call Alpha Storm myself and demand he keeps that wretched grandson of his in line before I deliver his head on a silver platter to him and Ivan’s father!"

I closed my eyes, pinching the bridge of my nose. "Mum, I understand your anger, but this isn’t just about Ivan. lvin is involved too, and there’s more to this than just personal revenge. Please, let Snow and I handle this."

There was a pause before she sighed heavily, her fierce tone softening. "You’ve grown so strong, Zia. Sotis, I forget that you’re not my little girl anymore."

I smiled faintly, her words both warming and aching my heart. "I’ll always be your daughter, Mum. But I need you to trust on this."

"I do," she said after a beat. "But if you need , Zia—if you need anything—you call . Do you understand?"

"I understand," I said softly. "Thank you, Mum."

Her voice brightened slightly as she changed the subject. "Zade told you’re back. He called as soon as you arrived. I’ve been planning a little celebration to welco you ho."

"A celebration?" I asked, my brow arching.

"Yes," she said with a hint of excitent. "It’s ti the pack saw their Alpha’s daughter again. They need to be reminded of who you are, Zia. The Alpha’s daughter. My daughter."

I bit my lip, a mix of emotions swirling within . "Mum, you don’t have to go through all that trouble."

"It’s no trouble at all," she insisted. "We’ll celebrate in three days’ ti. Zade has already inford the council, and invitations are being prepared."

Three days. That gave so ti to prepare. "Alright, but on one condition," I said firmly.

"What’s that?"

"I want my foster parents and Elias to be there," I said. "Send them an invitation. They’re as much a part of my family as anyone else."

There was a brief pause, but mum’s voice softened when she replied. "Of course, my love. They’ll be included."

"Thank you, Mum," I said, relief washing over .

"Don’t thank ," she said, her voice carrying a hint of amusent. "Just promise you’ll be there two days before the celebration. We have so much to prepare."

I chuckled softly. "I will be there, Mum."