Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323: Rescued

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Chapter 323

~Zade’s POV~

I exhaled slowly, rolling my shoulders. It was done.

But just as I turned, a low, pitiful groan came from the side. My eyes snapped toward the sound.

Kyllian. Kane’s beta was there.

He lay sprawled on the floor, his broken wrist cradled against his chest, his face twisted in pain.

I stalked toward him, my boots crunching against the blood-stained ground.

Kyllian flinched as I loomed over him. His once handsome face was now dirtied like the floor he was lying on.

"Good. Very good," my wolf applauded inside me.

I turned, eyes narrowing at Kyllian, who was crawling toward me, his broken wrist cradled against his chest.

"Please," he croaked.

I crouched down, gripping his chin roughly and forcing him to meet my gaze. "Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t kill you right now." My eyes glowed red as my wolf pushed forward some more. He was eager for blood and I was ready to appease his thirst.

"Wait! WAIT!" Kyllian swallowed hard. "The pit—" He coughed, gasping. "I—I know where it leads."

I stilled.

One of the men Aira had injured groaned from behind me, trying to push himself up. Immediately, I slammed my boot down on his spine, pinning him in place.

"Talk," I ordered Kyllian.

He nodded frantically. "It leads to an underground passage—a tunnel opens up in the ruins behind this warehouse. If they’re alive, that’s where they’ll be."

I stared at him for a long moment. Then, I made my decision.

"Get up." I grabbed him by the collar and shoved him toward the exit. "You’re taking me there."

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~Aira’s POV~

The tunnel smelled worse than the pit.

Storm clung to my side as we trudged through the dark passage, my wolf senses sharp, listening for any sounds from above.

Then, a rustling noise.

Footsteps.

I tensed, shifting Storm behind me, ready to fight.

A beam of light cut through the darkness.

"Aira."

My entire body sagged in relief at the familiar voice. "Zade."

He was here. Thank goodness.

In three strides, he closed the distance. Once we came into his line of sight, he pushed Kyllian to the side and rushed towards us.

Zade’s arms wrapped around both me and Storm, crushing us against his chest.

For the first time since this nightmare started, I let myself breathe.

Storm grumbled against him. "Too tight."

Zade loosened his grip just slightly, pulling back to cup my face. His thumb brushed over my cheek, his eyes scanning me, searching. "Are you hurt?"

I shook my head. "We’re okay."

He exhaled deeply. "Good."

Storm turned to Kyllian, who stood a few feet away, looking torn between relief and fear.

Zade followed his gaze.

Kyllian shifted uncomfortably. "I told you where they were. Let me go."

For a long moment, Zade said nothing.

Then, he smirked. "I will let you go. But remember this day, Kyllian." His voice dropped, dangerously. "Remember the mercy I gave you. Because if you ever cross me again?"

Kyllian’s throat bobbed as he nodded quickly. "Understood."

Zade flicked his wrist. "Then get lost."

The Beta ran.

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~Snow’s POV~