Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122: Second Chance Mate

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~Zara’s POV~

Snow’s voice rang out, cutting through the tension like a blade. "Zade."

The man turned, his sharp blue eyes lighting up as a slow smile curved his lips. "Snow," he drawled smoothly, the faintest hint of mischief in his tone. "Surprise."

Snow’s expression softened into an uncharacteristic grin, and before I could even process the exchange, he moved forward, pulling Zade into a firm, brotherly hug.

Andrew chuckled at their interaction, his usual composed demeanour relaxing slightly. "I take it the reunion’s going well?"

Snow released Zade, stepping back but keeping his hand on the man’s shoulder. "It’s been too long," he said. "And you show up here, of all places?"

Zade shrugged, the faintest smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. "You know me. I like to keep things interesting."

"Interesting is an understatement," Andrew remarked with a grin, glancing between them.

"Snow, meet Andrew Blake, my maternal cousin. Andrew, meet Snow Zephyr, my best friend."

"Best friend?" the shock had come on too strong and I was sure Snow or Glacier sensed it. The next thing, Snow’s gaze shifted to me, his expression softening further. "And Zade, meet my wife, Zara."

My heart skipped a beat at his words, but the shock on Zade’s face quickly stole my attention. His blue eyes widened, darting between Snow and Andrew. "Your wife?" he echoed.

Andrew smiled, raising his champagne glass. "True. Unfortunately for the rest of us."

Snow shot him a sharp look, his brows lifting slightly as his aura shot out, warning Andrew. I shook my head internally at his protectiveness and possessiveness.

Andrew lifted his hands in mock surrender, laughing. "Relax, Snow. I’m not stealing her from you."

"Better," Snow replied, though his tone held a teasing edge.

Zade’s gaze landed on me again, his smile turning warmer, though his eyes carried an unreadable glint. "Well, Zara, it’s an honour. You’ve tamed the untamable, it seems."

I smiled faintly, unsure how to respond to the mysterious man who radiated familiarity and mystery, especially when my mind could not wrap around the image I had seen earlier.

Was I seeing things or was it just a trick of the light?

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~Aira’s POV~

The atmosphere of the party was intoxicating—laughter, clinking glasses, and the hum of lively conversations filled the air. I leaned against the bar, sipping my champagne, while Tempest stood beside me, swirling her drink absentmindedly.

"So," I began, nudging her playfully. "What’s this I hear about you ’moving on’ and ’finding happiness elsewhere’?"

Tempest’s lips curled into a small smile, her eyes glinting with a hint of mischief. "I wish you and Koda nothing but happiness, sis. But I’ve decided it’s time to let that dream go. I’m setting my sights on other... possibilities."

I tilted my head curiously. "Possibilities? Like who? Is it the warrior Mom mentioned?"

She laughed softly, shaking her head. "Mum. I knew she would barely be able to keep it from you, her soft star child." She exhaled sharply and sipped from her glass before passing on the cup for a refill.

"And no. I know how guarded Mom and Dad have been since Ivan, and they wouldn’t approve of that match. So, I’ve been exploring other options—looking at bigger fish in the sea."

I blinked, impressed by her pragmatism. "Well, have you found a fish worth catching? Or did you come here to fish one out of this crowd of hunky CEOs?"

"Mate."