Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 400

Chapter 400: A Dark Deal

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Chapter 400

~Snow’s POV~

Later That Night – Gazebo

The crisp night air did little to soothe my frustration.

I sat in the gazebo, a glass of whiskey in hand, staring blankly at the moonlit garden.

I had signed the papers.

I had done what Zara wanted.

So why did it feel like I had just made the biggest mistake of my life?

"Drinking alone?"

I exhaled harshly. "Go away, Vera."

Ignoring me, she glided into the gazebo, carrying a tray with a small cake and another glass of whiskey.

"Don’t be like that," she cooed, setting it down in front of me. "I thought we could celebrate. After all, you’re finally free."

I scoffed, swirling the amber liquid in my glass. "I’m not free."

Vera’s eyes flickered dangerously, but she kept her tone light. "Not yet. But soon."

I set my glass down with more force than necessary, leaning back in my seat. "What do you really want, Vera?"

She sat beside me, her fingers tracing the rim of her glass. "I want you to be happy."

I gave a bitter laugh. "Bullshit."

She smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes.

"Alright," she admitted, "I want us to be happy. And we can be, Snow."

I shot her a sharp look. "You and I will never be a ’we.’"

Her fingers clenched subtly against the table before she forced herself to relax.

"Then bring her back."

I stiffened.

Vera leaned in slightly, her expression unreadable. "Bring Zara home."

I narrowed my eyes. "Why the sudden change? I thought you wanted her gone. You wanted us to be happy?"

"I do," she said smoothly, "but I also know you. And if bringing her back makes you see me as less of a threat, then I’ll help."

My jaw tightened.

I didn’t trust her.

Not for a damn second. And the more she spoke, the more she confirmed my friends’ words. I didn’t know her well enough, so how could I just fall for her sob story?

But if Vera thought supporting me would get her closer to whatever twisted plan she had, she was dead wrong.

I would play her game.

And then, I would burn her whole fucking world down.

For Zara.

’Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.’

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~Vera’s POV~

Rage simmered inside me like a slow-burning fire. Snow was slipping further away. And it was all because of her.

Zara.

That pathetic excuse of a woman who had stolen everything that should have been mine.