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Chapter 320
~Aira’s POV~
"No, Mom!" I snapped, my voice rising as I cut her short. "I can’t just sit around and wait! I can’t—he’s my baby! I know I haven’t been the best mother, mum, but I want to do my best now and set him free."
"I know," she said quickly, her voice soft but firm. "But Aira, this is Kane we’re talking about. He’s dangerous. You can’t just walk into this alone."
"I don’t have a choice," I whispered.
"You always have a choice," she countered. "And the smart choice is to wait for Snow, for Zade, for the pack. Don’t do this alone, sweetheart."
I bit my lip, my vision blurring for a second. "I can’t wait. I won’t wait. Every second I waste is another second Storm is with him."
Mom sniffled on the other end. "Then at least tell where you’re going."
I shook my head, knowing she’d send Snow or Zade after in a heartbeat. "I’ll be okay, Mom. I promise."
"Aira—"
"I love you," I cut her off before she could keep on the phone. Then, I hung up.
I couldn’t stop. Not now. Not until I had my son back.
"Soon, baby. Soon I’ll be with you again, Storm."
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~Zara’s POV~
Snow and I had barely spent ti together, with him calming down and trying to see if I could access my powers or, better still, link back to what happened in the park and what that witch was doing.
Well, that luck was toned down fast.
We needed to figure out the bigger picture and what move Thorned Crescent was doing when suddenly Snow’s phone rang out.
Well, that luck ran out fast.
We needed to figure out the bigger picture—what the Thorned Crescent was planning, how Kane played into this, and how the Shadow Clave was involved. But before we could get anywhere, Snow’s phone rang out, breaking the silence.
He frowned slightly, pulling it out and glancing at the screen. "It’s Zade."
The re ntion of my brother’s na wasn’t exactly the thrill I was looking forward to now.
Snow answered imdiately, putting his phone on speaker. "Zade?"
"Snow," Zade’s voice ca through, and anyone could feel the tension in his voice. "I was driving to check in with Jupiter when I got a text from Aira."
Snow’s entire body tensed. "Aira." He shot up into a sitting position. "What did she say?"
"She said she’s going to get Storm back."
Snow shot up from his seat, his jaw tightening. "What?"
"I know," Zade exhaled sharply. "We talked after... everything. After I realised, I was wrong."
Snow closed his eyes for a second, rubbing his temple. "Where is she, Zade? Tell you know."
"I don’t," Zade admitted, frustration lacing his voice. "I don’t know."
Snow shook his head, exhaling sharply.
"Where are you?" Zade asked. "Are you with Zara?"
Snow glanced at , and I rolled my eyes, arms crossed. He turned back to his phone. "Yes."
"Okay, I’m coming."
"I’ll send you my location."
Snow ended the call and sighed, but I wasn’t letting up. About twenty minutes later, Zade arrived.
The mont he stepped inside, his gaze landed on . He cleared his throat, but I ignored him, walking over to the window and staring outside.
Snow imdiately approached him, and they embraced briefly before he pulled back. "What happened?"
Zade didn’t answer right away. Instead, he pulled out his phone and handed it to Snow. "She’s gone to Kane by herself."
"Fuck," Snow muttered, running a hand through his hair.
"I know, but... I don’t know where. I doubt knocking on Kane’s pack will get him to talk and just hand them over," Zade voiced.
"True," Zade said, his voice hardening. "And I’m going to get her back. Call Tempest, Zara."
Zade’s eyes glanced in my direction. I was clearly affected by it, but I just didn’t want to face my brother.
"Okay then, let’s get her. "
Before Snow could move, Zade stepped in front of him. "Get Tempest, Snow."
"She’s my sister."
"Yes, but for now, I need to be the one to go. I have to be there for Aira. And I need to put an end to this mate of hers once and for all. There can only be room for one. I won’t let him ss with my family again."
Snow hesitated for a mont before nodding. "As you wish. But I’ll get support. We’re coming to you."
"So how do I locate her?" Zade asked, his eyes sharp and ready for war.
"I had Golden God put a tracker on so of our personal belongings a while back." Snow’s voice was grim. "I gave her a bracelet. She never takes it off. That should help you track her."
Zade nodded. "Good. Send the location once you have it."
Just as he was about to leave, Snow gestured toward with his chin. "You need to talk to her first."
Zade froze. His gaze flickered toward , hesitant.
I didn’t move. I had been standing by the window, staring out at the darkened sky, my arms crossed tightly over my chest.
Finally, after a beat, Zade exhaled and walked over.
"Zara," he called softly.
I didn’t turn around.
"Look, I know I ssed up. I know I should have believed you." His voice was quiet, laced with regret. "And I’m sorry."
I clenched my jaw, keeping my eyes on the sky. "You think ’I’m sorry’ fixes everything?"
Zade exhaled. "No. I don’t. But I also know I can’t leave without saying it."
I finally turned to face him, my eyes burning with tears. "I’m not the one who needs you right now. Aira does. Storm does."
Zade swallowed hard, guilt flashing across his face. "I’ll make this right."
I nodded, blinking back the sting in my eyes. "Then go. Fix what I broke."
His expression softened, but he didn’t say anything else. Instead, he turned and walked away.
And I stood there, my chest aching, watching as my brother left to fight a battle I should have never been blad for in the first place.
Well, I was at fault.
"Hey love, co on, it’s ti to get going too. I need to see Golden God’s satellite."
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