Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 454

Chapter 454: Meeting Mum 1

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Chapter 454

~Zara’s POV~

The morning sun filtered softly through the tall windows of Kaid’s mansion, casting golden rays over the quiet halls.

Thankfully, the chaos of the previous day had settled, but the weight of everything we’d all been through still lingered.

I watched from the top of the stairs as Snow made his way down the hallway toward Kaid’s office. He’d asked me earlier if I minded him speaking to Kaid alone, and I didn’t. I knew what he wanted to say.

And I was happy he was very mature about this.

Snow knocked once before stepping in.

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~Snow’s POV~

Kaid was seated on the edge of his desk, arms crossed loosely as he glanced over some scrolls. His sharp gaze rose when I entered, and he nodded once in acknowledgment.

"I figured you’d stop by before leaving," he said simply.

I gave a short smile. "I couldn’t just walk away without saying thank you properly."

Kaid raised an eyebrow. "I told you, no speeches."

"This isn’t a speech," I replied, stepping closer. "Just a simple truth—I owe you. Not just for what you did for Zara... but for what you did for me. For giving her the chance to bring me back. For not giving up on her even when I was gone."

Kaid was silent for a moment, his expression unreadable, then he exhaled. "I didn’t do it for you. I did it for her. But I won’t pretend your survival doesn’t matter to her—or now, to all of us."

"I know she’s important to you," I said softly. "And I know... this hasn’t been easy."

Kaid looked away for a beat, then back at me. "I’ve seen bonds before, Snow. I’ve even admired them. But I never expected to feel the weight of one from the outside like this. You and Zara... you were written in the stars long before I met her."

I swallowed. I did ot knmow what to say because as much as I could, I wanted to avoid any speech that would look like showing off to him.

Si instead, I went with this. "We’re leaving after breakfast. But if ever you need our help... my help... you’ll have it."

Kaid gave a nod. "Take care of her, Snow. She’s stronger than most, but even strength needs a place to rest."

"I know, I will do everything in my power to give her that lovely rest," I said, offering a final glance before turning toward the door. "Goodbye, Kaid."

"Goodbye, Alpha."

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~Zara’s POV~

I saw Snow return from the hallway, his face softer, like something had finally been made right. He caught my hand and squeezed it gently before brushing a kiss on my forehead. "He’s waiting," he whispered, then disappeared into the dining room.

I turned, took a breath, and followed the same path Snow had taken moments ago.

Kaid was at his desk watching the sunlight play across the walls. When I entered, he didn’t speak right away—just turned his head and offered me that quiet smile of his.

"A day ago, you wouldn’t believe you’d be here," he said, amusement dancing in his voice.

I laughed, stepping toward him. "A day ago, I thought I’d die in a mirror trial."

"And now you’re heading home with a mate and a war on the horizon," he added.

I met his gaze, the smile fading into something softer. "Kaid... thank you. For everything. For not letting me fall. For risking so much to help me. For bringing me to Davion. For standing by me even when you didn’t have to."

His expression didn’t waver. "You don’t need to thank me for something I’d do all over again."

"It doesn’t matter if you do not feel it. Know that I will forever be thankful to you." I hesitated before continuing. "And about the mansion... the name you gave it... I didn’t mean to assume anything before, but—"

"I did name it after you," Kaid said, his tone calm. "Because I saw something in you that I wanted to hold onto. A light. A fire. Something... rare. Even though deep down, I wished it would have been me you’d pick and I’d give it to you."

My heart squeezed.

"I’m sorry, Kaid," I whispered.

"Nah, it is okay. One way or the other, I guess I already knew you wouldn’t choose me, but I was still in denial."

"My heart... It’s always been with Snow."

Kaid nodded slowly as a bittersweet smile tugged at his lips. "It’s sad, Zara. I won’t pretend it isn’t. I don’t want to lose you—not as a friend, nor as someone I could’ve loved deeply. But how can I fight your heart... or fate?"

He looked down, and when he spoke again, this time, Kaid’s voice was low. "I was stubborn. I wanted to believe I could win even when Richard warned me, even when I watched the way you looked at him. But now I understand that even the Moon Goddess supports him."

"And you," he murmured, resting his chin atop my head, "will always be my fiercest what-if betrothed." _{ƒreewebηoveℓ.com}