Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 343

Chapter 343: Denial 2

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Chapter 344

~Snow’s POV~

The road stretched endlessly ahead of me, as I sped ahead with one destination in mind—home.

Night had fully fallen, the moon casting its pale light over the empty streets.

I barely registered the passing scenery as my chaotic thoughts, mess of emotions and Glacier’s constant, restless presence filled my head.

"You shouldn’t have left her."

"She’s fine. She’s safe."

"That’s not the point, Snow. You’re supposed to protect her—our mate."

"Zara is my mate."

Glacier growled low. His frustration was already getting intense but I ignored him, gripping the steering wheel tightly.

My phone buzzed on the dashboard, breaking me out of my thoughts. I glanced at the screen, my father’s name flashing brightly.

Sighing, I connected the call. "Father."

"Snow," came his authoritative voice. "Why didn’t you show up at the pack today?"

I clenched my jaw, bracing myself for the inevitable interrogation. "Something urgent came up," I replied evenly.

"More urgent than dealing with Ivan’s father?"

I sighed and when I spoke, I chose my words carefully. "You handled it, didn’t you?"

There was a long pause on the other end. "I did," my father admitted grudgingly. "But I needed you there. This was important, Snow. He..."

"Blames me for his son’s death. Yes but I didn’t. And he should be thankful after everything his son did to Zara and myself."

"Snow..."

I cut in, "I’ll be there first thing in the morning," I promised, keeping my voice firm. "I just need some space this evening."

My father let out a heavy sigh, and for a moment, his tone softened. "Everything okay, son?"

"Nothing I cannot handle. I’ll be fine after a good rest," I lied. Even I knew that wouldn’t be.

I couldn’t just sleep off the fact that I now had a fated mate.

"Alright, son. Be good."

"Thanks, Dad. My regards to Mum."

He grunted in acknowledgment before hanging up.

I set the phone down and focused on the road ahead. My hands tightened around the wheel as I tried to shake off the unease creeping through me.

By the time I pulled into the driveway of my mansion, the weight of the day had settled heavily on my shoulders.

My mansion loomed in the darkness, its soft lights glowing warmly through the windows.

I stepped inside, the warmth of my home wrapping around me, but before I could fully relax, I spotted Zara in the living room.

What the...

"Zara."

She stood as soon as she saw me, her worry evident in the way her eyes searched mine. Within seconds, she crossed the room and threw her arms around me, holding me tightly.

I buried my face in her hair, inhaling her familiar scent. This was what I needed not some mate the moon goddess threw at me.

But then she pulled back, her sharp eyes narrowing as she studied me.

"Hospital?" she asked, her voice laced with concern. "And... rogues? I smell their scent on you."

My heart skipped a beat and I froze for a moment. What about Vera? She didn’t sniff her?

I blinked, trying to not look suspicious before shaking my head. "It’s nothing."