Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 437

Chapter 437: However Dangerous, However Vile

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Chapter 437

~Zara’s POV~

I forced myself to breathe through the tightness in my chest. Snow’s name still lingered in the air, and it felt like Davion had reached into my very soul and exposed the rawest part of me.

But there was no time to dwell on it. I had come here for one thing, and I wouldn’t leave without it.

I lifted my chin. "What must I do to get the Scale?" My voice was steady, but my fingers curled into fists at my sides.

Davion’s violet eyes gleamed with something unreadable. Amusement? Pity? Or was it just the weight of knowing things I did not?

He leaned back on his obsidian throne. "You must complete three trials."

Kaid’s head snapped up, his body tensing beside me. "Three trials?" His voice was sharp. "That wasn’t part of any agreement."

Davion tilted his head, smirking. "And did you believe you could simply waltz in here, demand one of our most powerful relics—my golden scale and walk away unscathed?" His gaze flickered between the two of us. "Everything has a price, wolf."

Kaid stiffened beside me. "What do you mean or want? I will give anything."

Davion scoffed. "You will face three trials," he announced. "Each designed to test your resolve, your strength, and your soul."

Kaid’s eyes darkened. "That’s ridiculous—" Before Kaid could argue further, two dragons from earlier stepped forward.

One had deep blue scales along his arms and streaks of silver in his black hair, while the other, with massive, storm-colored wings that twitched as he moved, immediately spoke up.

"Your Royal Highness, please," the blue-scaled one spoke with caution.

The stormy one chipped in. "You cannot give—"

Davion raised a hand, and they were silenced instantly, lowering their heads. "I can and I will," he said, his tone final.

Both dragons immediately stiffened, then lowered their heads. "Apologies, Your Royal Highness," they murmured, stepping back without another word.

Kaid stepped forward, his stance defiant. "Then I’ll take the trials in her place."

But Davion only chuckled, shaking his head. "Not you." His gaze locked onto mine, sharp as a blade. "She will take the trials. Let us see if her resolve to bring back the dead is strong. However dangerous, however vile."

My pulse thrummed. I knew what that meant. These wouldn’t be simple tests of strength or endurance. No—he meant for these trials to break me.

I didn’t hesitate. I met his gaze and nodded once. "I will take your trials, Your Highness." My voice didn’t waver. "However dangerous, however vile."

I could feel Kaid’s frustration from here. He had done his best so far for me.

He had gotten me here when there was a probability that he would lose me, but that did not deter him.

I knew, in his own little way, he was thanking Snow for saving her life, but still... with emotions like that, the dragon prince could read him.

Silence hung heavy in the throne room. No one dared refute their ruler, and neither did I. He held all the power here.

Then Davion lifted his hand, signaling to his right-hand man. "Varian."

From the shadows, a tall, lean dragon with golden horns stepped forward with silver eyes and an imposing presence. He held a parchment scroll, which he unrolled before reading aloud:

"The First Trial: The Mirror of the Forsaken."

I felt a chill crawl down my spine.

"Face your truth, or be lost to it."

I was to enter the Hall of Reflections, where the Mirror of the Forsaken awaited. This mirror was no ordinary glass—it was enchanted, designed to show me my greatest regrets, my deepest fears, and the truths I refused to accept.

Guest prisoners? How lovely!

A polite way of saying we’ll keep you comfortable, but don’t forget where you are.