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Chapter 336
~Zara’s POV~
When we finally pulled away, I rested my forehead against Snow’s, my fingers tangling in his hair. "I love you," I whispered.
His lips brushed against mine again, barely a breath away. "I love you more."
I smiled, shaking my head. "Impossible."
Snow chuckled but didn’t argue. Instead, he reached over and grabbed the cake. "Now, let’s celebrate properly. Cake for breakfast?"
I laughed, sitting up fully. "You know too well."
Snow grinned. "That’s my job, love."
And as he handed a fork, I realized sothing. For the first ti in a long ti, things felt right.
"Anyways, ti to show you your gift."
I raised an eyebrow, eyeing Snow suspiciously. "You already got all this, and there’s more?"
Snow smirked. "Of course. You didn’t think I’d stop at just a teddy bear and cake, did you?"
I rolled my eyes. "You’re setting the bar way too high, you know."
"Good," he said smoothly. "Now, close your eyes."
I hesitated. "Do I have to?"
Snow gave a pointed look. "Do you trust ?"
I sighed, but my lips twitched. "Fine." I closed my eyes, my fingers tightening around the sheets in anticipation.
There was a rustling sound, the soft brush of fabric shifting. Then, sothing cool and delicate settled around my neck.
"Okay," Snow murmured, his breath warm against my skin. "Open."
I slowly opened my eyes and glanced down.
A necklace.
Not just any necklace—a silver chain with a stunning moonstone pendant resting just above my collarbone. The gem shimred under the light, glowing with an almost ethereal energy.
My breath hitched. "Snow... it’s beautiful."
His fingers brushed over the pendant before tilting my chin up so our eyes t. "It’s enchanted," he said softly. "Protection spell, just in case. You know, in case a certain group of bastards try anything again."
I swallowed hard, my chest tightening. He was always thinking about my safety, even when things felt peaceful.
I blinked up at him, emotion swelling in my throat. "I don’t even know what to say."
Snow’s smirk softened into sothing tender. "A simple ’thank you, my incredibly handso and thoughtful mate’ would do."
I laughed, smacking his chest. "You’re ridiculous."
"But you love anyway," he teased.
I grinned. "That, I do."
Snow leaned in, capturing my lips again in a slow, lingering kiss. When we finally pulled away, his forehead rested against mine.
"We should probably get out of bed," I murmured.
"Or... we could stay in bed all day," he suggested, wiggling his eyebrows.
I laughed. "Tempting, but soone planned a Valentine’s party, rember?"
Snow groaned dramatically. "Why did I agree to that again?"
"Because you love ," I said sweetly.
He sighed, shaking his head. "I do love you. But if Andrew gets too drunk again and starts singing karaoke, I’m blaming you."
I laughed, already picturing the chaos that was about to unfold tonight.
Snow sighed again, then sat up, ruffling his hair. "Alright, let’s get this over with."
I threw a pillow at him. "It’s a party, not a funeral, drama king."
Snow just smirked, dodging the pillow effortlessly. "Whatever you say, love."
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~Later That Evening – The Party~
Snow’s estate had been completely transford. Soft lanterns glowed, fairy lights were strung across the gardens, and the scent of roses filled the air.
Simply put, Tempest had outdone herself.
Music thrumd through the space, guests already mingling, laughing, and clinking glasses. A buffet was set up near the courtyard, complete with decadent chocolates, heart-shaped pastries, and a very spiked punch bowl (which, knowing Andrew, was probably his idea).
Speaking of Andrew—I spotted him near the bar, already three drinks in, talking animatedly to Zade, who looked like he was seriously regretting showing up.
"You don’t get it, man," Andrew was saying, slapping Zade’s shoulder. "Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s about celebrating love in all its forms." He gestured wildly. "Like the love between friends. And the love between—"
Zade sighed. "Andrew."
Andrew grinned, draping an arm around Zade’s shoulders. "And brothers-in-law."
Zade pinched the bridge of his nose. "How much have you had to drink?"
Andrew squinted at his glass, then grinned. "Not enough!"
Snow appeared beside , shaking his head. "I told you. Chaos."
I giggled, watching as Aira joined the conversation, placing a firm hand on Andrew’s shoulder. "Maybe soone should consider easing up on the drinks, yeah?"
Andrew pouted. "But it’s a partyyyy."
Aira rolled her eyes, stealing his drink. "No more for you."
I turned to Snow, beaming. "This was a great idea."
Snow arched a brow. "Even with the drunk werewolf singing Love Like You Do later?"
I laughed. "Especially with that."
Snow sighed dramatically but pulled into his arms. "As long as you had fun, then I guess it was worth it."
I wrapped my arms around his neck. "I always have fun with you."
His lips brushed against mine in a feather-light kiss before he murmured, "Happy Valentine’s Day, love."
And for the first ti in forever, things felt perfect. Then I recalled I hadn’thanded him his gift.
Smiling, tuned to Snow "Want to get away with ?"
"To?"
"It’s a surprise."
Snow narrowed his eyes playfully. "A surprise, huh?"
I smirked, stepping closer. "Mhm. But only if you trust ."
His arms wrapped around my waist, pulling flush against him. "I trust you with my life, love. But I have a feeling this is more than just a simple surprise."
I grinned. "You’ll see."
Before he could question further, I grabbed his hand and tugged him away from the party, weaving through the garden until we got to the front fo the mansion, with my car waiting.
I took my keys from my pocket, pressed the button and the doors unlocked. "Let’s go."
Once Snow got in, together we slipped past the gates and into the open forest beyond.
Snow chuckled as we moved deeper into the woods. "You’re really making sneak out of my own house?"
I tossed him a teasing look over my shoulder. "Consider this your own personal adventure."
His grip on my hand tightened slightly, his voice lowering. "Every adventure with you is my favorite one."
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