Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 451

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