Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104: Duel to Death

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Chapter 104

~ Snow’s POV~

The dark warehouse loomed ahead, shadows stretching out like twisted claws. Glacier stirred within me, his instincts on high alert.

The stale, metallic scent in the air was unmistakable, and every nerve in my body went taut, sensing Zara nearby.

A faint trace of her scent drifted through the cold night air, and I felt Glacier’s low growl reverberate within me.

"Snow," Dare Devil muttered, his voice calm but firm, sensing the storm within me. "My men are on their way. We should wait—"

But Glacier was having none of it. My vision sharpened, tinged with a dangerous red as my gaze locked on the warehouse entrance.

Glacier pushed forward, ready to take over at any moment.

There was no time to wait, no strategy to consider. Zara’s pain echoed in my mind, each heartbeat a reminder of her suffering. My fists clenched, and I took a step forward.

"Snow—" Dare Devil’s voice rose, but I ignored him, the primal rage taking over. I could feel it in my bones. Something wasn’t right.

I glanced ahead, my eyes seeing far and beyond. My heat vision could see two figures in one of the rooms, one seated and the other looming over but before I could register who... a piercing scream shattered the silence, Zara’s voice tearing through the air, and that was all it took.

With a speed that even surprised me, I launched myself forward, the warehouse doors slamming open under my weight as I tore through the dimly lit corridors.

Every breath felt like fire, Glacier pushing me to move faster, to end anyone in our way. Bodies flew as I barreled through, my hands landing hard on guards who barely had time to react before crumpling to the floor.

The closer I got, the more her scent filled the air, mingling with blood and pain. My mind raced, focused only on reaching her before it was too late. Another scream echoed, sharper and filled with agony, and I saw red.

The door to her holding cell was ahead, and I didn’t bother with the handle, kicking it in with enough force to splinter the frame.

Inside, a guard stood over her, a glint of a blade in his hand, his eyes widening in shock as I stormed in.

My eyes first flickered to Zara, seeing the blood, bruises and state she was in. Anger flashed in my eyes, fuelling my whole body.

Glacier tried reaching out to Astrid but she was weak.

My wife’s wolf was fucking weak!

He didn’t even have time to lift his weapon. I moved swiftly, my hand clamping around his neck, squeezing as I drove him backwards.

The impact echoed as his body hit the wall, the sickening crack of his neck breaking beneath my grip. I released him, letting his lifeless form fall to the ground.

My gaze snapped to Zara, chained to a chair, blood trickling from cuts along her arms. Anger flared hotter as I reached her, my hands finding the silver chains that held her.

Ignoring the burn on my skin, I tore the chains off in a single motion, the searing pain only fueling my resolve.

"Dare Devil," I mind linked, ignoring the dark command from my voice. "Get Zara. Now."

Marcus’s strength met mine head-on, each hit resounding with a sickening thud. He was fast, a veteran in fights like this, but so was I, and each blow I landed pushed him back, his defenses faltering.

He threw a punch that connected with my jaw, the taste of blood filling my mouth as I staggered back, but I didn’t let up, charging forward, tackling him to the ground.

We rolled, both fighting for dominance, fists connecting with ribs, jaws, and anything we could reach. The metallic scent of blood filled the air, my knuckles raw as I delivered punch after punch.

With a sharp twist, Marcus managed to throw me off him, scrambling to his feet, his gaze dark and vicious as he reached for an iron pipe lying nearby.

I ducked just in time as he swung, the pipe whistling inches from my face. But he wasn’t quick enough—I grabbed his wrist, wrenching the weapon from his grasp.

Quickly, I picked up the silver chain from the floor and brought it down hard across his face, splitting skin, and blood spraying across the floor.

He staggered, disoriented, and I seized the moment, gripping his collar and slamming him back against the wall. My vision pulsed red as Glacier roared to the surface, my fingers digging into his chest.

Marcus gasped, his eyes wide with horror as I drove my fingers through his chest, feeling his heart beating wildly beneath my grip.

With a final surge of fury, I tightened my hold, crushing his heart in my fist, the life draining from his eyes as his body went limp in my grasp.

The silence that followed was almost deafening, punctuated only by my ragged breaths. Releasing his lifeless form, I turned to Zara, her eyes flickering open. Her gaze found mine, a faint, weary smile tugging at her lips.

Dare Devil appeared, silent as he assessed the scene. His nod of approval was slight but unmistakable as he moved to Zara, carefully lifting her.

"Get her home," I ordered, my voice raw. Glacier’s rage slowly ebbed, replaced with a burning need to protect, to ensure she would be safe from anything—and anyone—who dared to harm her again.