Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177: Light Conversation

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Chapter 176

~ Zara’s POV~

The room fell into stunned silence after my revelation. The playful atmosphere turned serious as Tempest and Aira stared at me, their gazes flickering between Snow and me as if searching for confirmation.

"What did you just say?" Tempest inquired, her tone sharp yet laced with disbelief.

"I said Zade is my brother," I repeated, glancing at Snow for support.

Snow sighed, leaning forward. "It’s true," he said calmly but one couldn’t mistake the firmness of his tone. "Zara and Zade are siblings. Their separation occurred during their childhood.

Aira’s eyes widened, her usually composed demeanor faltering. "Separated? How... how is that possible?"

Snow exchanged a quick glance with me before continuing. "It’s a complex tale, but the short version is that Zara was taken during an attack on the Golden Claw Pack. That was the night it fell. Zade has been looking for her ever since."

Tempest leaned back, crossing her arms. "Wait a minute. You’re telling us that Zara is... the Alpha’s sister? The lost daughter of the Golden Claw Pack?"

"Exactly," Snow confirmed, resting a reassuring hand on my shoulder.

Despite the almost overwhelming weight of their stares, I maintained my composure. "It’s all still new to me too," I admitted, my voice soft. "But it’s the truth."

Tempest studied me for a moment before breaking into a wide grin. "Well, that explains a lot."

"Explains what?" I asked hesitantly.

"The way you carry yourself," Tempest said, gesturing toward me. "You’ve got that same energy Zade does—commanding but subtle, like you don’t even realize it."

Aira, who had been quiet for a moment too long, finally spoke. "Does Zade know you’re here?" she asked, her voice steady but her gaze unreadable.

"He does," Snow answered for me. "We’ve been in touch with him about everything."

Aira nodded slowly, her expression thoughtful. "And how does he feel about this? About finding you?"

"He’s happy," I said, smiling at the memory of Zade’s protective embrace. "But he’s also cautious. There’s still a lot we don’t know, and the past hasn’t been easy for either of us."

Aira’s gaze softened slightly, though a flicker of something—maybe longing—crossed her features before she quickly masked it.

"Well," Tempest said, breaking the tension. "If Zade’s happy, then so am I. I’m happy for you, Zara."

Her words brought a sense of warmth, and I couldn’t help but smile. "Thank you."

Snow’s hand tightened slightly on my shoulder as he glanced between his sisters. "There’s more," he said, his tone cautious.

"More?" Tempest echoed, raising an eyebrow.

"It’s about the Ball," Snow began. "Zade and I are planning for Zara to attend with us. It’s time the packs know the truth about her."

Tempest let out a low whistle. "That’s going to shake things up."

"It is," Aira agreed, her voice thoughtful. "But it’s the right move."

I felt Snow’s gaze on me, his confidence grounding me. "Are you ready for this, love?"

I took a deep breath, meeting his eyes. "I think so. As long as I have all of you by my side."

"You do," Snow said firmly, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Then, I was born for this."

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~Aira’s POV~

The afternoon sun bathed the estate in a warm, golden glow as I stepped onto the balcony attached to my room.

The events of the morning still swirled in my mind as I leaned against the railing, staring out at the manicured gardens below.

Zara. Zade. The lost child.

Aira: Congratulations on finding your sister. Zara’s lovely. You are lucky.

Zade: Thank you, Aira. And yes, she is. Snow spilled the beans, huh?

He did. Can’t say I’m surprised. He loves a good dramatic reveal."

That sounds like Snow. How are you handling all of this?

It’s a lot to take in, but I’m happy for you. For both of you. You’ve been looking for her for so long.

Zade: I have. It feels... surreal. Like a part of me that was missing is finally whole again.

Aira: She’s lucky to have you as a brother. You’re one of the good ones, Zade.

Zade: Thank you, Aira. That means a lot coming from you.