Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191: The Alpha Ball

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Chapter 191

~Zara’s POV~

I turned to watch as Aira and Tempest appeared, their identical features striking under the ballroom’s glow. Aira’s elegance radiated in her flowing emerald gown, while Tempest’s fiery red ensemble reflected her fierce spirit.

As they descended, Koda straightened, his demeanor shifting subtly. His eyes locked on Aira and I saw the yearning and nervousness flashing across his face. It was fleeting, but I caught it before he composed himself, bowing to greet them.

"Lady Aira. Lady Tempest," Koda said, his tone steady but not quite masking the crack in his composure.

"Beta Koda," Aira replied politely.

Tempest, however, arched a brow, her sharp gaze cutting through his carefully crafted facade. "Nice to see you again, Beta." Her tone was tinged with sarcasm.

Koda hesitated before nodding. "The pleasure is mine."

Before the tension could linger, the next announcement rang out. "Alpha Zade Gold, Alpha of the Golden Claw Pack!"

The room collectively shifted, every head turning toward the staircase once more. Zade’s powerful presence filled the space before he even stepped forward.

Dressed in a sleek black suit with golden accents, Zade descended the stairs with an air of unshakable authority. His sharp gaze swept the room, and the murmurs of awe and respect were unmistakable.

As he reached the bottom of the stairs, his eyes briefly met mine and a small smile tugged at his lips. Snow greeted him with a nod, and I couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride.

As the introductions concluded and the mingling began in earnest, the ballroom seemed to buzz with anticipation.

Snow leaned closer to me, his lips brushing my ear. "You’re doing amazing." _{freewebnøvel.coɱ}

I smiled, my confidence bolstered by his support. Together, we stepped further into the room.

Several eyes remained glued to me, assessing and filled with curiosity. Many Alphas I had never encountered before lingered at a distance, their interest evident in their stares.

Yet, every time their gaze flicked to Snow standing beside me, their intentions seemed to falter.

Snow’s presence was imposing, his aura radiating dominance and warning. Anyone who dared approach seemed to think twice, deterred by his silent protectiveness.

Astrid purred in my mind, pleased with the unspoken declaration of Snow’s possessiveness. "He’s making it clear, Zara. You’re his, and no one else should even dream otherwise."

"Well, I doubt anyone in their sane mind is going to bother to do something like that."

Glacier’s deep growl echoed and I saw him try to surface when Snow’s eyes changed colours before reverting back to their usual hue.

Astrid chuckled in my head. When I asked her what was wrong, she stated, "Glacier says, it’s about time they all knew who holds your heart, Zara."

My cheeks flushed, and I quickly averted my gaze, unable to meet Snow’s confident smirk. His pride in the situation was clear and it made my heart race.

But as I glanced around, my eyes locked with Zade’s across the room. His piercing blue gaze was fixed intently on me, though it quickly shifted to scan the surrounding Alphas. His expression hardened slightly as he took in the lingering stares from the unmated ones.

A silent tension passed between us before Zade raised his hand, signaling the announcer positioned at the grand staircase.