Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 83

Chapter 83: Luna Star

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Chapter 83

~Zara’s POV~

There was a gentleness to her tone, but I could sense the weight behind her words, the way she was observing me with a quiet curiosity. She had this way of making you feel seen, even when you wished you weren’t being examined so closely.

I forced a smile, hoping to keep the conversation light. "I try to be efficient. There’s always a lot to get done."

She nodded, her smile widening slightly. "And you do it well. But I have to ask, Zara... how are you finding your time here? Truly."

Her voice was sincere, something that caught me off guard. It wasn’t the formal, distant tone I’d come to expect from Snow’s parents. This was different—more personal, more... caring.

I paused for a moment, unsure how much to reveal. "It’s been... interesting," I said carefully, choosing my words. "There’s not been much to adjust to. Probably because everyone is welcoming and I haven’t been here long."

Luna Star’s gaze softened as she stepped closer, her hand reaching out to rest gently on my arm. "Adjusting to this life can be difficult. Especially when you’re suddenly thrust into a world you didn’t expect."

Her words struck a chord with me, and I found myself nodding, the tension in my shoulders easing slightly. I knew I said everything was okay but with Snow, and the sisters, I just felt... I don’t know.

"True. It’s all been a bit... overwhelming at times."

She smiled knowingly. "I can imagine. But you’ve handled it with such grace. Snow speaks highly of you, you know. He may not say it outright, but he’s very protective of you."

I blinked, a bit surprised at her words. Snow? Protective of me?

He’d hardly shown anything but teasing and annoyance most of the time. But there was something in Luna Star’s eyes that made me believe she knew more than I did.

"I... didn’t realize that," I admitted softly, my fingers fidgeting with the edge of my laptop.

Luna Star chuckled lightly. "He wouldn’t want you to know, of course. That’s just how he is. Always hiding behind that mask of his. But as his mother, I can see through him. He cares, Zara. He just doesn’t know how to show it properly yet."

I wasn’t sure what to say. Part of me wanted to deny it, to claim that Snow’s aloofness and teasing were just part of his nature, nothing more.

But the other part of me—the part that had seen glimpses of something deeper—wondered if Luna Star was right.

Before I could respond, the door to the library creaked open again, and I turned to see Aira stepping inside, her face lighting up when she spotted me.

"There you are!" Aira said, her voice bright as she walked over. "I was looking for you everywhere, Zara."

I smiled, relieved at the interruption but also glad to see her. "Hey, Aira."

"Mother, I didn’t know you were here with Zara."

She lifted her palm with ease which left me in awe. "I was passing by. Do not mind me, love." Luna Star glanced between the two of us, her smile widening slightly. "I’ll leave you two to it," she said with a wink. "But Zara, don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything. We’re family now, after all."

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~Tempest’s POV~