Claimed By The Mafia Rogue King (Snow and Cupid) novel Chapter 195

Snowflakes

When I opened my eyes, I found myself staring up at the familiar ceiling of my bedroom. I was back home.

I sat up slowly, only to see Kashi at the foot of the bed, gazing at me tenderly.

It was already daylight, which meant I must have been brought home from the hospital sometime late last night.

“Good morning,” I murmured softly.

In response, he smiled at me, tender, but almost sad.

“It’s evening,” he said gently. “You must be hungry.” He reached out to tuck a stray strand of hair from my face. “Sera’s making dinner.”

I swallowed, searching his eyes. I couldn’t settle for the smile he offered. I needed the truth.

“Where’s Dad? What did the check-up results say?”

“You should take your bath first,” he replied softly. “I’ll help run the water and…”

He started to rise, but I caught his wrist quickly, only for dizziness to slam into me. The room spun, and I fell back against the pillows, wondering what had suddenly overtaken me.

I felt weak, extremely weak.

I blinked, vision hazy, as Kashi leaned forward to peer into my eyes.

“Snow? Are you okay?”

“Y… yeah. Just… just weak,” I murmured shakily.

I reached for his arm again, using it to sit up with a deep sigh.

“Is Dad home?”

Kashi took his time answering. After a pause, he nodded and murmured,

“We’ll all talk over dinner. Should I help you bathe?”

I sighed shakily and shook my head.

“I can manage. I’ll be out soon.”

“Alright,” he said, rising gently and heading out.

I waited until the door closed before pain came curling forward, pressing my head to my stomach in pain, in extreme discomfort.

I wasn’t okay, and I wondered desperately what the results had revealed.

I could hear faint voices from the living room; I knew I’d be called soon.

Gently, I scanned for my cellphone and spotted it on the nightstand. Gritting my teeth against the discomfort, I picked it up.

Messages and missed calls from Pinky filled the screen, all full of concern and warm regards.

I replied, thanking her, then scrolled up. No calls or texts from Cupid.

Judging by my being home, he must have left the hospital at some point.

Yesterday, I’d been thrilled to see him in the same space as my brothers. The contrast was sharp, but there was nothing more graceful than seeing him among the people I cherished.

I tried to stand when the door opened softly. Sera stood in the doorway.

I slowed as she walked farther in and settled beside me, searching my eyes.

“Dinner’s ready,” she said tenderly. “I’ll help you get ready.”

I shook my head with a small smile.

“I can manage. Don’t… don’t worry.”

“Thank you,” I added.

Her luggage?

The words hung tense in the wide living room. I looked around. My human brothers seemed as surprised as I was.

Kashi, standing by the window, folded his arms, waiting.

That was when Father began, his eyes settling especially on me.

“Snow… the results came last night, and they’re not what we prayed for.” I swallowed. “I thought you’d be able to live with Viviana without conflict, but I was wrong. You need peace.”

We all waited, my heart sinking with a strange sadness. I’d failed him somehow, but deep down, relief flickered that Viviana would finally return to the pack. Things could go back to normal. That was why Nero was here, to drive her away.

“Snow, you’ll have to go back to the pack,” Father continued. “Nero will give you a ride. That way, you can heal without worry in Mooncrest.”

The tension that followed was searing. I stared at him in awe, as if I hadn’t heard correctly. Did he mean… I was being sent to Mooncrest? Was he choosing Viviana over me?

“Dad, I think it’s… it’s Viviana you meant,” Kashi said slowly. “You mixed the names.”

But Father didn’t budge. He knew exactly what he’d said and my heart shrank deeper with it.

Slowly, I turned to Viviana. A secret, triumphant smile curled at the corner of her lips.

That was when it hit me fully.

She… she had won here too.

“The Alpha and Luna of Mooncrest Pack didn’t like Snow,” Roc was the first to oppose. “We can’t let her go there. Don’t you think you should rethink this?”

Father looked at him with final silence.

“It’s been agreed upon by the family,” he said at last. “She is welcome here anytime, any day, but she can’t live with Viviana.”

“Then Viviana should be the one to leave for the pack,” Eshan broke in.

“Maybe it’s time you all understand who your true-blooded sister is,” Father cut in, digging the wound deeper. He fixed his gaze on Roc. “Snow leaves, and Viviana stays unless they can live in peace, which I doubt. Alright?”