Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow Chapter 384: Confronted

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Chapter 384

~Zara’s POV~

Zade held tightly as I trembled in his arms, my emotions finally spilling over.

"I feel like a fool," I whispered, gripping the fabric of his shirt. "I hired her, Zade. I brought my husband’s mate into our ho with my own hands." My voice cracked as I pulled away, shaking my head. "How stupid can I be?"

Zade cupped my face, his thumb gently wiping away a stray tear. "You’re not stupid, Zara. You didn’t know."

I let out a bitter laugh, stepping back as I crossed my arms. "Then why didn’t he tell ? Why keep it from ? Was he playing this whole ti? Was bringing Vani here part of so unspoken plan? Or was it all just... fate screwing over again?"

Anger burned in my chest as I paced the wooden floor of the treehouse. My heart ached, and the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to scream. My hands balled into fists.

Zade sighed, stepping forward. "Zara, breathe."

I ignored him, my thoughts spiraling. "Did he feel anything for her? Did he fight it? And if he did, why did he never say a word? What was he waiting for? For to find out on my own? For Vani to make the first move—?"

My frustration peaked, and without thinking, I turned and shoved Zade’s chest.

He barely moved.

I did it again, my teeth clenched, pushing at him as my emotions crashed like waves against a cliff. "Why didn’t he tell ?!" I shouted and gave another push. "Why did he let find out like that?" My vision blurred as more tears threatened to fall.

Zade didn’t stop . He let push him, let vent, until finally, I just stopped.

I sniffled, wiping my face with the back of my hand. "I feel like such an idiot."

Zade reached out and pulled into another hug, his strong arms grounding . He pressed a soft kiss to the top of my head. "I love you, kid sis."

I clenched my jaw, my breath shaky.

Zade exhaled, resting his chin against my head. "I won’t defend him, but... from soone who’s experienced the mate bond firsthand, I know how this feels. Snow isn’t a fool, Zara. I know he loves you. I see it. But maybe—just maybe—he needs a little ti. Maybe he’s still figuring it out."

I scoffed against his chest. "Are you seriously telling to be patient with the man who betrayed ?"

Zade pulled back slightly, his deep blue eyes piercing into mine. "No," he said firmly. "You are mine. My sister. My blood. My first family. I will always stand by you, always protect you." His voice softened. "But I also know what it’s like to be torn between fate and choice. And I don’t think Snow has chosen her."

I swallowed hard, trying to process his words.

Did I believe that?

Did I want to believe that?

I didn’t know.

And maybe... maybe that was the worst part of it all.

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~Snow’s POV~

The sound of shuffling papers filled my office as I skimd through file after file, trying—and failing—to focus but Zara remained my priority focus or distraction.

Either way, the day had been long, and the weight of everything pressed against my shoulders like a heavy chain.

Zara.

The mont she had walked away, sothing inside snapped. My wolf had been restless ever since, pacing, growling, demanding I fix what had broken between us, well he was more on the Vera side too.

But how the hell was I supposed to fix this?

I ran a hand down my face, exhaling slowly. I should have told her. I planned to tell her—during our honeymoon, in a setting where it would just be us. No outside noise, no distractions.

But Vera—Vani—had ruined everything.

A sharp knock on the door pulled from my thoughts.

Before I could respond, the door swung open, and Zade strode inside. I arched a brow. "You don’t wait for permission anymore?"

Zade ignored , shutting the door behind him. His blue eyes locked onto mine, burning with sothing dangerously close to rage.

"What the hell, bro?" His voice was sharp, his hands planted firmly on my desk. "Why lie?"

I let out a slow breath, already knowing exactly what this was about.

"Be more specific," I muttered, trying to buy myself ti I guess.

Zade’s jaw ticked. "Don’t—" He clenched his fists, his voice low and threatening. "—play coy with . You know exactly what I an. Zara. Your mate."

I looked away. "Technically, I didn’t lie but yeah. I know. I hid te truth from her."

Zade let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "Unbelievable."

"It was never my intention to hide the truth nor did I want her in my house to disrespect Zara," I said quietly, my voice lacking the usual confidence. "A lot was happening at once. Upon my return, I planned to tell her today during our honeymoon, but—" I inhaled sharply. "That was disrupted yesterday. By Vera."

Zade’s eyes flickered. "So she changed her na?" He folded his arms. "Zara called her Vani."

I nodded stiffly. "She wanted a fresh start. I just... happened to give her one."

"Yeah." Zade scoffed, his expression darkening. "Smart move, genius. Bringing your wife and your mate under the sa roof. Real fucking brilliant."

I ran a hand through my hair, frustration building in my chest. "You think I don’t know that?"

Zade leaned in slightly. "Then why did you let it happen?"

I opened my mouth—to defend myself, to explain—but before I could, the temperature in the room dropped.

Or at least I felt so from the aura coming from his wolf. I knew who it was imdiately.

Before I could say anything, Zade whipped his head in the direction of the door. "Who is coming?"

At the sa ti, the door of my office opened, and he walked in.

"You may call the Golden God," G.G. smirked, loving the entrance he gave, and for a mont I rolled my eyes.

However, as soon as I did, his smirk disappeared, but his deep voice remained. "Way to go, Snow, the witches are moving."

"What?"