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Chapter 423
~Zade’s POV~
I was already halfway down the road when I realized—I’d left my damn phone at ho.
Cursing under my breath, I slamd my foot on the brake and put the car in reverse. I didn’t have ti for this, not with everything going on, but knowing my luck, the one ti I left my phone behind would be the mont soone actually needed .
As soon as I pulled up in front of my house, I spotted movent inside through the window. My brows furrowed, and I rushed in, ready to snap at whoever had waltzed into my ho without permission.
Then I saw her.
Aira stood in the middle of my living room, holding my phone in her hand, her expression tense. I paused briefly. With everything going on, I had been worried or maybe paranoid.
Whenever I was not in the pack, I stayed in one of my mansions in the city. After the whole Tempest, Ryland, Crystal, Zara and Snow mate stuff, Aira and Storm ca to stay with .
She had wanted to move into her own apartnt, but I refused since I would be marrying her anyway. Soon though.
Once this whole dust settles, I plan on proposing to her if she will have .
Aira looked like she was about to head out, no doubt to chase after .
The sight of her, with concern written all over her face, eased so of the tension in my chest.
"You’re impossible, you know that?" she muttered, walking toward and pressing the phone into my hand.
I smirked, taking it from her. "You were about to co after , weren’t you?"
She rolled her eyes. "Of course. Who leaves their phone behind when there’s a literal crisis going on?"
"You know . I like to make things interesting."
Aira huffed in frustration, but her lips twitched slightly. Before she could argue, I leaned down and kissed her, my free hand settling on her waist. She lted into for a few seconds before pulling away, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"You’re still leaving, aren’t you?"
"Yeah," I admitted. "I need to check in with—"
Before I could finish, my phone buzzed in my hand. The na flashing on the screen made my stomach tighten.
Aira noticed my change in expression instantly. "What’s wrong?"
I glanced at her, then back at my phone. "It’s your father."
Her brows furrowed. "Why?"
"I don’t know, but I’m gonna find out," I said, pressing the answer button and putting the call on speaker. "Hello, Alpha. Good aft—"
"Zade, where is Snow?"
I froze.
Alpha Storm’s voice was sharp, urgent and anxious. I had never, in all my years, heard him sound like that.
"Alpha Storm?" I said, caught off guard.
"Where is my son? Have you been able to reach him?"
My stomach twisted. This wasn’t just concern—this was full-blown panic.
Zade, think.
I hesitated for a second before clearing my throat. "Yes, Alpha. I have." There was a brief pause, a little sigh and I continued. "He called earlier on, worried about Zara’s safety."
"Zara," Alpha Storm repeated. His voice was tight. "Has anyone seen or heard from your sister?"
I hesitated. "No. We couldn’t... I..."
"Forget it," he snapped, impatience bleeding into his tone. "I shall call her myself. Call as soon as you hear anything."
"Yes, Alpha," I said quickly.
The line went dead. I stood there, gripping my phone while my mind raced.
Aira placed a hand on my arm, her gaze locked onto mine. "Zade?"
I exhaled sharply, turning to face her fully. "Sothing has happened to Snow. Your father is worried, which can only an..."
"Mum."
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~Zara’s POV~
By the ti I stepped out of my room, I was ready.
I had changed into fitted black leather trousers, a black shirt, and a matching leather jacket. My boots were sturdy, laced tightly and the sow rough to allow for whatever journey I was faced with, ready for whatever ca next.
My blonde hair was pulled into a high bun out of my face because I wasn’t about to let anything—not even a stray strand—get in my way.
Siona was waiting for in the living room, her expression calm yet unreadable. Sotis I wished I knew what she was thinking. Kaid stood beside her, his arms crossed over his chest, watching carefully.
"I have all I need," I said firmly.
Siona nodded. "By his graces and rcy," she murmured. "Your journey will be treacherous, child. You must venture past the Eastern lands, beyond the territories you know, and through the Serpent Cranes. From there, you must cross the Forbidden Bog, where the dead do not rest."
A shiver crawled down my spine, but I stood my ground. I knew she did not want to ntion the path yet but give or take, it was better we knew what we were facing before we ventured into it.
I was glad she eased up; maybe Kaid ntioned sothing while I changed.
"And after that?" Kaid asked, his voice calm but laced with curiosity.
Siona’s eyes glead with a golden glow. "Then, you will enter the Realm of the Dragons. At the outskirts of the forbidden mountain, you shall find a lone dragon sage."
"A dragon sage?" Kaid’s unbelieving voice rang out. "You want us to steal from a dragon sage?"
Silence fell over the room.
"You should know the dragon prince has his own issues."
"Issues?" Kaid repeated, more like bewildered. "This just keeps getting worse."
"Yes. Issues. There has been a fight in court where his... For now, he is resting. Don’t worry. I know you will succeed."
Kaid face-pald himself. He clearly did not like this no plan—indirect death sentence of a quest, but I was. No matter the cost, I was ready to bring Snow back.
I could not live a life without him.
I exhaled, my fingers flexing at my sides. "How long do we have before Snow’s soul can no longer return?"
"Three days," Siona said, her tone grave. "Not a second more. His body remains in stasis; my magic and yours will hold it, but it is fragile. If you fail—"
"I won’t," I interrupted, my voice stronger than I felt. I couldn’t fail. Snow had risked everything for , and I would do the sa.
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