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Chapter 395
~Zara’s POV~
Kaid’s eyes flickered with sothing—surprise, maybe even admiration. "So, you’re really going independent?"
I nodded. "I need sothing that’s mine. Sothing that isn’t tied to his success."
"Huh, in case you haven’t noticed—not so secret. You are still tied to him or it, the business. Snow is dangerous."
"Yes, he is, but only to those who warrant that danger."
"Urgh, really?"
"Yes. Why?"
Kaid tapped his fingers against the table thoughtfully. "Nothing? I respect that—your independence."
I smiled slightly. "Good. Because I ant it."
Kaid leaned forward slightly, resting his forearms on the table. "And what about everything else? The personal side of things?"
I exhaled slowly, looking away. "I don’t know yet."
Kaid was quiet for a mont before nodding. "Fair enough."
He studied for a second longer, then smirked. "Still... if you ever change your mind about that job, you know where to find ."
I rolled my eyes. "Not happening, Kaid."
He chuckled, standing up and stretching. "We’ll see."
I watched him, shaking my head with amusent. "You’re impossible."
"And you like anyway," he teased.
I scoffed, but I couldn’t help the small smile that played on my lips.
As Kaid walked off, I leaned back in my chair, staring out the window.
I had choices.
I had options.
And for the first ti in a long ti... I was going to choose myself.
But just as I reached for my phone, a thought crossed my mind. "Hmm, but maybe just maybe I can play a ga too."
My gaze drifted to Kaid as he got to his car and unlocked it, a small smile spreading on my lips.
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It had been days since I had last seen Snow. Days filled with restless nights, unanswered questions, and a burning ache in my chest that I refused to acknowledge.
I had given him ti. Given myself ti. But there was no point in delaying the inevitable any longer.
This needed to end.
I tapped my fingers against my phone screen, hesitating for only a second before sending the ssage.
Zara:We need to et. It’s ti to finalise our divorce.
I stared at the text, watching the delivered notification appear, but I didn’t wait for a response.
I already knew what was coming.
Seconds later, my phone buzzed—Snow was calling .
I let it ring.
And ring and ring.
I clenched my jaw, watching as his na flashed on the screen. But I didn’t pick up. Not this ti. What was required was action.
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~Snow’s POV~
The mont I saw Zara’s ssage, my entire body went rigid.
Divorce. She wasn’t joking.
The word felt like a damn blade to the chest.
I called her instantly. She didn’t pick up. I tried again.
Voicemail.
"Dammit, Zara," I growled under my breath, gripping my phone tightly.
I quickly left the house and headed for the company. I was already halfway to my office when my phone buzzed again. This ti, it was from Taylor.
"Sir, your wife is already in your office. She’s waiting for you."
I nearly stopped in my tracks.
She was here? Already?
I picked up my pace, my mind racing. She wasn’t wasting ti. Neither was I.
The mont I pushed open my office door, I saw Zara—standing near the window, arms crossed, her back to .
She didn’t turn around as I stepped inside.
"Zara."
Her shoulders tensed slightly, but she exhaled slowly before facing .
I wasn’t ready for the coldness in her blue eyes.
"We need to get this over with," she said simply.
I shut the door behind , inhaling sharply. "Zara, wait—"
"No, you wait," she cut off, stepping forward. "I’m done, Snow. I gave you ti, I gave you chances, but nothing changed. So, I’m making the choice for both of us."
I swallowed hard, my hands curling into fists. "Zara, I love you."
She let out a bitter laugh. "And yet, you let another woman be your mate."
I flinched. "I didn’t ask for her. I didn’t choose her."
"But you didn’t reject her either." Her voice was eerily calm, but I could see the storm raging beneath the surface. "You kept her close. You let her stay in our ho. Shall I remind you of everything?"
I opened my mouth, but she shook her head.
"You can’t have your cake and eat it too, Snow. You were greedy. You wanted , but you still kept her." She took a step closer, and this ti, I was the one who stepped back. "I will never share my mate with another woman. Ever."
Her words hit like a slap to the face.
Zara took a slow breath before lifting her chin. "I, Zara Gold-Zephyr, reject you as my chosen mate."
My entire body froze.
My wolf snarled in my head, the mate bond snapping taut like a wire ready to break.
No.
"No, no, no."
I shook my head. "No."
Her brow furrowed. "Snow—"
"I don’t accept it." My voice was hoarse, but firm.
Zara blinked, caught off guard.
I took a step forward this ti, my hands gripping her arms. "You are mine, Zara. You always have been."
She let out a sharp breath, shaking her head. "You don’t get to decide that for anymore, Snow."
"I love you," I said fiercely. "I choose you, Zara. Now and always."
As if to prove my point, I closed the gap between us, my hands moving upward to her head and cheek as I pressed my lips against hers.
Everything had happened so fast, Zara gasped, and I tried deepening the kiss.
As soon as I broke the kiss, Zara’s eyes glistened, but before I could say anything else—she slapped .
The sharp sting burned across my cheek, but the pain in my chest was worse.
I didn’t move.
She exhaled shakily, pulling away from my grip. "You made your choice the mont you let her into our ho. And now, I’m making mine."
My breath hitched as she turned to leave, but before she reached the door—she stopped.
And without looking back, she spoke.
"I’ve also handed in my resignation."
My stomach dropped.
"It’s on your desk," she continued.
I inhaled sharply. "No. Please."
She turned her head slightly, her expression unreadable. "I’m not accepting it," I said, my voice rough.
Zara let out a soft, bitter chuckle. "It’s not up to you anymore, Snow." Her fingers curled around the doorknob. "I’m done."
And with that, she walked out—leaving the door and us behind.
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