Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164: Lookalike

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Chapter 164

~Zara’s POV~

The darkness was suffocating, a thick shroud that seemed to seep into my very being. I drifted aimlessly, my mind a mess of fragmented memories and emotions.

Then, the dream came again.

This time, it was sharper, more vivid.

I stood in the forest again, the dense canopy of trees towering above me. The cold air bit into my skin, carrying with it a strange metallic tang that made my stomach churn.

My lifeless body lay before me, twisted unnaturally on the ground.

The scene shifted, and I saw two figures—a man and a woman—standing over my body. Their voices were muffled, their faces obscured by shadows.

Then I saw it: a sign nailed to a tree nearby. The words, barely legible through the mist, sent a jolt of recognition through me.

Crestfall Woods.

The name echoed in my mind as the scene blurred and shifted again. This time, I saw a mansion, grand and imposing, surrounded by the same forest. The whispers returned, growing louder and more urgent, until they were deafening.

I gasped, sitting upright with a start. My heart raced, and sweat clung to my skin as I tried to catch my breath.

But something was different.

This wasn’t Snow’s room—or any place I recognized.

The bed beneath me was plush, the duvet heavy and ornate. The room was vast, decorated with deep mahogany furniture and golden accents. Soft light filtered in through tall windows, casting the space in a warm glow.

Where am I?

Before I could figure that out, the faint hum of voices reached my ears, muffled but nearby.

I swung my legs over the side of the bed, the cool floor grounding me. My head still throbbed, but I pushed the discomfort aside, focusing on the unfamiliar surroundings.

Before I could gather my thoughts, the door burst open.

"Zara!"

Snow and Zade rushed into the room, their faces etched with worry. Snow was at my side in an instant, his hands gently gripping my shoulders as his eyes scanned me for injuries.

"You’re awake," he said, relief flooding his voice.

Zade stood on my other side, his arms crossed but his expression equally concerned. "How are you feeling?"

"Confused," I admitted, hoarsely. "Where am I?"

Both men exchanged a glance and I suspected something was at play here.

"What can you remember?" Snow questioned.

I thought about it before answering. "I remember we talking, then an eerie person and... an explosion." I lifted my head, my eyes darting between both men. "Tell me, what happened..."

Snow shook his head. "You are hyperactive. Relax and avoid any more problems wih your body."

I frowned, turning to Zade for a safe but he shook his head, dipped his hands into his pocket and began, "This wasn’t the way I wanted you to return home," Zade said softly, his tone tinged with regret. "But you’re in our pack house. The Golden Claw Pack."

The weight of his words settled over me, and I turned to Snow for confirmation. He nodded, his gaze steady.

"It’s true," he said. "After the explosion, we decided it wasn’t safe for you to stay in the mansion. Zade insisted we bring you here."