Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 384

Chapter 384: Confronted

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Chapter 384

~Zara’s POV~

Zade held me tightly as I trembled in his arms, my emotions finally spilling over.

"I feel like a fool," I whispered, gripping the fabric of his shirt. "I hired her, Zade. I brought my husband’s mate into our home with my own hands." My voice cracked as I pulled away, shaking my head. "How stupid can I be?"

Zade cupped my face, his thumb gently wiping away a stray tear. "You’re not stupid, Zara. You didn’t know."

I let out a bitter laugh, stepping back as I crossed my arms. "Then why didn’t he tell me? Why keep it from me? Was he playing me this whole time? Was bringing Vani here part of some unspoken plan? Or was it all just... fate screwing me over again?"

Anger burned in my chest as I paced the wooden floor of the treehouse. My heart ached, and the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to scream. My hands balled into fists.

Zade sighed, stepping forward. "Zara, breathe."

I ignored him, my thoughts spiraling. "Did he feel anything for her? Did he fight it? And if he did, why did he never say a word? What was he waiting for? For me to find out on my own? For Vani to make the first move—?"

My frustration peaked, and without thinking, I turned and shoved Zade’s chest.

He barely moved.

I did it again, my teeth clenched, pushing at him as my emotions crashed like waves against a cliff. "Why didn’t he tell me?!" I shouted and gave another push. "Why did he let me find out like that?" My vision blurred as more tears threatened to fall.

Zade didn’t stop me. He let me push him, let me vent, until finally, I just stopped.

I sniffled, wiping my face with the back of my hand. "I feel like such an idiot."

Zade reached out and pulled me into another hug, his strong arms grounding me. He pressed a soft kiss to the top of my head. "I love you, kid sis."

I clenched my jaw, my breath shaky.

Zade exhaled, resting his chin against my head. "I won’t defend him, but... from someone who’s experienced the mate bond firsthand, I know how this feels. Snow isn’t a fool, Zara. I know he loves you. I see it. But maybe—just maybe—he needs a little time. Maybe he’s still figuring it out."

I scoffed against his chest. "Are you seriously telling me to be patient with the man who betrayed me?"

Zade pulled back slightly, his deep blue eyes piercing into mine. "No," he said firmly. "You are mine. My sister. My blood. My first family. I will always stand by you, always protect you." His voice softened. "But I also know what it’s like to be torn between fate and choice. And I don’t think Snow has chosen her."

I swallowed hard, trying to process his words.

Did I believe that?

Did I want to believe that?

I didn’t know.

And maybe... maybe that was the worst part of it all.

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~Snow’s POV~