Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 392

Chapter 392: Half Truth

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Chapter 392

~Kaid’s POV~

For a second, Zara did nothing—just stood there, lips slightly parted as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t bring herself to.

Her throat bobbed as she swallowed hard, her blue eyes glistening under the dim glow of the streetlights.

I waited.

She opened her mouth and then closed it.

I sighed, shaking my head. "You don’t have to say it."

Zara blinked, surprised.

I gestured toward my car. "Get in."

She hesitated. "Kaid—"

"I’m not letting you wander around looking like you’re about to collapse." I met her gaze firmly but gently. "Just get in."

For a long moment, she just stared at me, as if weighing her options.

Then, finally, she exhaled and walked around the car, slipping into the passenger seat.

I followed, starting the engine.

Whatever had happened between her and Snow... it was bad. And I had a feeling she wasn’t ready to say it out loud yet.

So, I wouldn’t push, not yet at least. I’d just make sure she wasn’t alone.

"Whenever you’re ready to talk... I’ll be here."

Zara’s eyes dashed in my direction and I offered a calm smile. "It’s okay. I just... I just want to be free."

I didn’t bother disturbing Zara anymore while my mind tried to figure out exactly what was happening.

Immediately, I took out my phone and texted Richard. I knew he was busy with his own shit but I also needed his help in figuring out what was happening with Zara.

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~Snow’s POV~

By the time I got back to the mansion, I was barely holding my anger in check. My hands were clenched into fists, and my entire body vibrated with the barely controlled urge to destroy something—someone.

Vera.

I stormed down the hallway, heading straight for her room. The second I reached her door, I didn’t bother knocking. I shoved it open, the wood slamming against the wall with a loud bang.

Vera, who had been sitting on the edge of her bed, flinched, eyes wide as she turned to face me.

"Snow—"

"What the hell did you do?" I bit out, my voice dangerously low.

She swallowed hard but quickly masked her expression with one of feigned innocence. "I... I don’t understand what you mean."

I let out a sharp, humourless laugh, stepping closer. "You don’t understand?" My wolf was raging beneath my skin, barely restrained. "You used magic on me. You made me think—" I clenched my jaw, forcing the words out. "You made me believe Zara was in my bed. You made me—"

I couldn’t even finish the sentence. The very thought of what had happened made my stomach twist in disgust.

Vera’s lips parted slightly, and for a moment, there was something almost fragile in her gaze. "I didn’t mean to deceive you like that," she murmured, lowering her eyes. "I only wanted to soothe you. To ease your pain. She left you. Your wife left you. I couldn’t bear to see your wolf in pain and I... Snow..."

My jaw tightened. "And which one do you want from me, Vera? Fear? Or something else?" _{freewёbnoνel.com}