Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226: His Role

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Chapter 226

~Kaid’s POV~

Richard’s brows shot up, and I felt my chest tighten. "What are you talking about?" I demanded.

"You’ve already felt it," she said, her voice steady. "The pull. The unexplainable connection. You think it’s about an old promise, but it’s more than that, Kaid. Zara’s destiny is tied to yours in ways you cannot yet comprehend."

My wolf growled in the back of my mind, unsettled but intrigued. "And what does that have to do with you?"

Siona’s smile returned, but it was tinged with sadness. "I am but a guide, Alpha. I was there because she sought answers—answers about her place, her past, and her future."

"And what did you tell her?" I pressed.

"Enough to prepare her," she said simply. "But not enough to overwhelm her. Zara’s path is already fraught with danger, Kaid. If you care about her safety, as you claim, you’ll play your role when the time comes."

Her words struck a chord, and I leaned back in my chair, my thoughts racing. "And what is this role you speak of?"

"You’ll know when the moment arrives," she said cryptically, rising from her seat. "But heed my warning, Alpha. Zara’s fate will affect more than just her—it will ripple across packs, alliances, and kingdoms. If you fail to protect her, the consequences will be dire."

I stood abruptly, my fists clenching at my sides. "Protect her from what?"

Siona turned to the door, pausing with her hand on the handle. "From those who fear what she represents. From those who would use her to gain power. And perhaps, from yourself."

The final words were barely audible, yet they struck me with force.

"Wait," Richard said, stepping forward. "What do you mean, from himself?"

Siona didn’t answer. Instead, she opened the door, her figure disappearing into the hallway without another word.

Silence fell in the study, the weight of her prophecy hanging heavily in the air.

Richard was the first to speak. "That was... unsettling."

"She’s hiding something," I said, my voice low. "And I’ll find out what it is."

Richard studied me for a moment, his usual smirk replaced with a rare seriousness. "Do you think she’s right? About Zara and the prophecy?"

I didn’t answer immediately. Instead, I stared at the closed door, Siona’s final words echoing in my mind.

"I don’t know," I admitted finally. "But I won’t let Zara become a pawn in someone else’s game. If there’s even a chance she’s in danger, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her."

Richard nodded, and his loyalty was clear in his gaze. "Then we’ll figure this out together."

As he left the room, I sank back into my chair, my mind churning.

I wondered if I should tell Zara or inform her that I knew about whatever she was doing. I picked up the telephone on my table and dialled a number.

After a few rings, the line connected. "Hello?"

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~Ivan’s POV~