Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow-Chapter 451: Reunited

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Chapter 451

~Zara’s POV~

The soft creak of the bathroom door drew my attention, and I turned just as Snow stepped out, toweling the last drops of water from his damp black hair.

He looked... better. Stronger, although lightly pale, still healing, but not the ghost I found lying on that bed several minutes ago.

He wore a fresh black shirt and dark grey joggers—ones I instantly recognised.

Those were Kaid’s.

They hugged him a little more snugly than I expected, and for a second, I tilted my head.

"Did you... grow?" I muttered, taking in the fit.

Snow gave a small chuckle as he adjusted the collar. "Kaid’s clothes?" He smirked. "Feels a little tighter than I thought they’d be, but I’ll survive."

I smiled faintly, crossing my arms. "That’s the Alpha aura returning."

"Maybe," he muttered, glancing down at himself. Then his eyes met mine again, more focused. "Where’s Kaid? I need to thank him. He saved me... which is different from the kind of reaction he portrayed."

I nodded slowly. "He did a lot more than that. He helped me get to the dragons. Helped me survive it."

Snow exhaled. "Then I owe him more than thanks. And I want to speak to Siona as well—if she’s willing, I’d like her to train you after you’re fully recovered."

The warmth his words ignited in me was soft, but deeply rooted.

"He’s downstairs," I said, gesturing toward the hall. "With Siona and Richard. You should eat something, too. Then we can call the others."

He nodded and stepped forward, brushing his knuckles along my arm. "Come with me?"

I looped my arm through Snow’s. "Always."

We walked down the stairs slowly. The scent of warm food and soft spices drifted from the kitchen, but the tension in the living room hit us first.

Kaid, Richard, and Siona were deep in conversation when we walked in, their voices dropping the moment they saw Snow.

Richard stood instantly, giving a small nod. "I’ll give you some space." Then he slipped past us and vanished into the hallway.

Kaid turned toward Snow and offered him a firm nod. "You’re looking... not dead."

Snow grinned. "Thanks to you." His voice dropped into something more sincere. "Kaid... I don’t even know where to begin. I was dead. If not for you, I wouldn’t be standing here."

Kaid lifted a hand to stop him. "No speeches, Snow. Just... take care of her. That’s enough."

Snow turned to Siona next. "You too... I felt your magic. Thank you."

Siona gave him a faint smile. "Don’t thank me. It was Zara’s strength that did the impossible."

Snow looked at me again, emotionally and then nodded. "Still, I’d like your help, Siona. If you’re willing... I want her trained. Stronger than she already is."

But Kaid raised a hand before she could answer. "She needs to rest, Snow. Have pity on your mate. Don’t push her yet. She has barely stopped moving in days."

I opened my mouth to argue, but Kaid’s sharp look silenced me. Not in a controlling way—just protective.

And, honestly... he wasn’t wrong.

But before I could reply, the front door burst open with a crash.

"Zara!"

"Snow!!"

Zade’s voice roared through the house, followed by a rush of footsteps.

I barely had time to react before Tempest and Aira flanked him, their eyes wild and frantic.

Snow and I turned at the same time.

Zade stood there, chest heaving, eyes locking onto me like I was his lifeline. Aira ran straight past him and practically tackled Snow in a hug, tears springing to her eyes.

Tempest’s red eyes glowed as she scanned the room, landing on me—her lips parted in both relief and fury.

"You’re alive," Zade said, his voice tight. "I knew you were stubborn, but gods, Zara..."

I opened my mouth, but emotion clutched at my throat too tightly to let anything out.

And in that second, the nightmare finally felt like it was beginning to end. Or maybe... just shifting into the next Chapter.

"Baby brother," Tempest’s voice broke me from my thoughts, and I smiled as she went up to Snow to hug him. "We feared the worst case possible. When Xavier confirmed the blood samples were for you and Vera, we..."

"We imagined the worst, especially without your body found. I... we thought they had taken you," Aira rushed out as tears slid down her cheeks. "But you are alright, Snow."

"Zara..."

I did not need to be told. Zade opened his hand to me and I rushed forward, hugging him.

Zade’s arms tightened around me like he wasn’t quite ready to let go. I held him just as fiercely.

For a moment, I forgot everything—Davion, dragons, Vera—because right here, right now, my family was whole and alive.

He pulled back slightly, his eyes scanning my face like how a concerned senior brother would be.

"What happened to you two?" he asked, his voice low, yet thick with emotion. "Our entire family is in shambles with worry. No one knew where you were. Everyone’s been searching across the realms. I shouldn’t even get started with Luna Star and Alpha Storm. Your father is..."

Zade exhaled.

It was shown in his voice and expression. They actually thought the worst had happened and had managed to be composed till now.

I knew I would have gone insane, and I felt sad that I had put them in that spot. I glanced toward Kaid, who shifted beside me but hadn’t spoken yet.

But before either of us could respond, Tempest cut in, her arms folded and her jaw clenched.

"What’s most important right now, Zara," she said, "is that you explain why you were missing too. We picked up your tracker near the Forbidden Fog. Dad didn’t want us to know but Davion informed us. What the hell were you doing there?"

That sharp edge in her tone wasn’t unfamiliar. It was her worry disguised as anger.

I met Kaid’s eyes for a second, silently asking—you or me?

Aira stepped forward, folding her arms. "It looks like there’s a lot we don’t know," she said quietly but firmly. "Care to fill us in before Tempest starts breaking walls?"

I exhaled deeply and gave a slow nod.

Kaid cleared his throat. "I’ll explain," he said, stepping forward. "But... it’s a lot."

They all quieted.

Kaid began. "It started the night Vera came to Zara’s apartment. She wasn’t just there to threaten her—she came to kill her. And she nearly did, too." He paused. "But Snow got there first."

I watched the change ripple through them. Aira’s face fell, and Tempest went still. Zade’s brows slowly drew together.

"She was about to hit Zara with a dark, fatal spell," Kaid continued, "and Snow shielded her. Took the full blast."

"No..." Aira whispered, covering her mouth.

Kaid nodded once. "It killed him."

Tempest let out a low growl. Her hands clenched into fists. "That bitch," she seethed. "I should’ve crushed her throat when I had the chance."

"No wonder mum couldn’t feel you anymore," Aira muttered, and I could feel Snow’s sadness.

Zade didn’t speak. His eyes were on Snow now, trying to process it.

"But that’s not all," Kaid added. "Zara struck back. She killed Vera."

"I did," I murmured, stepping forward. "I put my hand through her chest. Her heart stopped. She died. I was sure."

I watched the rage simmering in Tempest’s eyes. Aira’s tears had stopped—now she just looked hollow.

"I couldn’t revive Snow," I continued, voice softer now. "We didn’t have time. Siona did what she could, but we needed something. He was already going. So Kaid took me... to the Dragon Realm."

That caught their attention.

"You what?" Zade blinked.

"We crossed the Serpent’s Crane, survived the Kraken and the Forbidden Fog," Kaid said. "Survived it. We met Davion—the Dragon Prince—and he agreed to help... but only if Zara passed three trials."

"Trials?" Tempest repeated, incredulous.

"Hard ones," I admitted. "I was almost lost in one. I fought a dragon in another. And the third... he asked me to stay and become his queen."

"What?" Aira and Tempest said in unison, their voices full of disbelief.

"But she refused," Kaid said quickly, casting a glance at me.

I smiled faintly. "Because no matter how tempting his realm or his offer, my heart belonged somewhere else."

I looked at Snow.

"He gave me the scale—the one that saved Snow’s life. And he gave me the gem to return home."

The room was silent for a beat. Then Zade finally stepped forward and placed a hand on Kaid’s shoulder. "You took her there. And brought her back alive. I owe your royalness now."

Kaid gave a nod, but his eyes didn’t linger on the thanks. "Just glad she made it back. And that Snow’s breathing again."

Aira approached me, wrapping her arms around me gently. "You idiot," she whispered. "But I’m so proud of you."

Tempest let out a long breath, clearly still trying to keep herself from marching off into battle. "Alright. Fine. You’re back. You’re safe. But if Shadow Clave wants more..."

"They will," I said. "They want me. They’d be coming."

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"We’d be better prepared. We’ll be ready," Aira added.