Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 453

Chapter 453: Alliances and Disunity

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Chapter 453

~Zara’s POV~

The moment Snow mouthed ’I love you’, my chest filled with warmth that almost melted me on the spot. I smiled and blew him a kiss, holding his gaze.

But before I could lose myself in the soft moment, the distinct sound of a car pulling into Kaid’s compound broke the silence.

Heads turned toward the windows and voices dropped. Everyone paused.

Then I felt it—felt her.

That familiar spark of connection—the warmth of an unbreakable bond forged through years of friendship and shared pain. My heart leapt, and I stood up even before the knock came.

I was halfway to the door when it pushed open.

And there she was.

Tears streaked Ella’s cheeks. Her hair was slightly tousled, and her breath uneven, but her eyes—those fierce, loyal eyes—were locked onto mine.

"El..." I began, my throat tightening, but I didn’t even get to finish her name.

She lunged forward and wrapped her arms around me, burying her face into my shoulder as she clung to me like she never intended to let go.

I held her back just as tight.

Everything else faded. Just me and my best friend. We stayed that way for a long moment. Silent. Breathing. Holding on.

Then I heard the footsteps behind her.

Ares stepped in, his tall figure framed by the doorway. His presence was commanding as always, sharp eyes scanning the room as he entered. He exchanged a nod with Zade, then moved toward Snow.

"Good to see you alive, Alpha," Ares said, clapping a hand over Snow’s shoulder.

"Likewise," Snow replied, their expressions tense, but full of respect.

Ares gave Kaid a formal nod and greeted Aira and Tempest as well.

When he reached Richard, he paused, studying him for a second. Richard raised a brow as if expecting something sharp, but Ares surprised us all with a slow smile.

"She’s a handful," he said, tilting his head toward Ella, "but she’s one of the sweetest ladies out there."

Richard smiled, and nodded. "Thank you for such kind words. And for helping my mate out."

"For her?" Ares shrugged. "Anytime."

Then he turned, eyes sweeping the room, and his expression hardened.

"Since we’re all here," he said, stepping forward, "shouldn’t we address the big elephant in the room?"

Zade folded his arms. "What elephant?"

Ares didn’t hesitate. "When are we taking this war to Thorned Crescent and Shadow Clave?"

Tempest’s eyes lit up with a glint of dangerous delight as she moved beside him. "I don’t know about the rest of you," she said, "but I am all with Alpha Ares. It’s time to fight."

I exchanged a glance with Snow. His eyes were serious. Beside him, Kaid and Siona shared a brief look.

"For that," I said, pulling away from Ella gently, "we need an alliance. Not just between a few packs, but across the werewolf kingdom—and the Lycans, if possible. We need to quench this threat before it swallows innocent lives whole."

Snow stepped forward, his voice calm and authoritative. "We have intel on Thorned Crescent. They’ve already amassed a quarter-region worth of rogue wolves under their command. Brutal. Relentless. If a single pack faces them alone, they’ll fall."

Siona stepped in as well. "And if that wasn’t bad enough, the dark witches are siding with them. This war won’t be fair."

Zade’s eyes flashed. "Then the Golden Claw Pack will join this alliance."

Ares moved beside him, stretching out his right hand. "I, Alpha of the Iron Fang Pack, pledge my allegiance to the Werewolf Alliance."

Without a second thought, Snow closed the gap and placed his hand on Ares’s. "I, Alpha of the Ivory Crescent Pack, pledge my allegiance and that of my entire pack to this Alliance ."

Zade, Snow, and Ares nodded together, then turned toward Kaid.

"Your Majesty," Zade said respectfully. "Will you lend your aid in this war?"

Kaid pushed off the wall he was leaning against, his hands casually tucked into his pockets.

"At first, when I heard about this, I was skeptical," he admitted. "But they’ve targeted Zara. That makes this personal."

"So... you’re joining?" Ares asked.

"Not yet," Kaid replied honestly. "I must meet with my council. This isn’t just pack business—it’s my kingdom. I have more lives to consider than just warriors."

Snow nodded. "We understand."

"Nevertheless," Kaid added, "you have my support. I’ll offer whatever I can to protect Zara. To protect what matters. But if you want the Lycans fully on board, unite the werewolf kingdom and prove this war is worth fighting."

I nodded, stepping forward. "I’ll do whatever it takes. For every life that could be lost if we don’t stand together."

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~Alpha Wayne’s POV~