Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 327

Chapter 327: Forgiven

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Chapter 327

~Zara’s POV~

I watched Ella and Ares for a moment longer before turning away, giving them privacy. Whatever was going on between them wasn’t my business—at least not right now.

What mattered most to me was that she got far from Kent Wayne, that jerk.

I headed into the kitchen, my mind still tangled with thoughts of Kent, the Thorned Crescent, and the Shadow Clave. But as I gathered ingredients and started preparing breakfast, I forced myself to focus on the simple task in front of me.

Eggs. Bread. Coffee. Something easy.

The sizzle of the pan filled the space, a welcome distraction from the noise in my head. But just as I was about to flip the eggs, my phone buzzed on the counter.

I wiped my hands on a towel and picked it up, seeing Snow’s name flash on the screen. Before I could answer, the call ended. A second later, a message popped up.

Snow: Meet me at Lavish Bistro. It’s important. Come quickly.

I frowned, rereading the message. Snow wasn’t the type to send urgent texts unless something was truly serious.

A bad feeling curled in my stomach, but I pushed it aside. I needed to see him.

After finishing up breakfast, I grabbed my keys and turned back to Ella, who was leaning against the kitchen doorframe, arms crossed.

"You’re leaving?" she asked, her voice uncertain.

I nodded. "Yeah. Snow just texted me—said it was important."

Ella’s brows pulled together. "You don’t have to run off because of what happened earlier."

I blinked, then sighed, realizing she thought I was leaving because of our argument about Kent.

I stepped closer and took her hand. "El, it’s not about that. I promise. I’m not mad at you. And I’m not running away. But this... this is something I need to take care of."

"She isn’t running away, Ella," Ares explained from behind her as he wrapped his arms around her waist and planted a kiss on her neck. "Isn’t that right?"

Ella searched my face for a moment before nodding slowly. "Alright. But you better come back and tell me everything."

I smiled softly. "Of course."

With that, I left the house and drove straight to Lavish Bistro.

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The restaurant was fancier than I expected—private, exclusive. The kind of place where people whispered over expensive wine and barely touched their food.

A hostess greeted me at the entrance, her expression unreadable as she scanned me from head to toe.

"Mrs. Zara?" she asked. I hesitated before nodding. "This way, please."

I followed her through the main dining area, past elegant tables draped in white linens and glittering chandeliers.

Then, she led me to a secluded section at the back. A beautiful glass gazebo sat in the middle of a private garden, lit by soft golden lanterns.

Snow was already there, seated at an empty table, waiting.

The moment I stepped inside, he stood up.

"Hey," I greeted, unsure of why my heart was suddenly racing.

"Hey," Snow replied softly.

Before I could say more, he closed the distance between us and pressed a gentle kiss to my lips.

My breath hitched at the warmth of it—the reassurance that I still belonged to him as he was bound to me.

Snow pulled back just slightly, his gaze holding mine. "Thank you for coming, mate."

Something about his tone made me wary. I glanced at the table. Just two seats. No food. Nothing.

"Snow, what is this about?" I asked, stepping back.

Before he could answer, the sound of footsteps echoed behind me. I turned, my stomach dropping as I saw Aira and Zade walking into the gazebo.

I froze.

"Sly," Astrid purred within.