Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 184

Chapter 184: Tempest’s Anger Chapter 184: Tempest’s Anger ************** CHAPTER 184 ~Zara’s POV~ Even after Aira’s soft reassurances, Storm’s little face remained etched with worry.

His wide, innocent eyes scanned the room, shifting from one adult to another until they locked on Snow.  The determination in his gaze was unmistakable, and I felt my chest tighten at the sight of such a small boy carrying so much concern.

“Daddy,” Storm called out, his voice laced with a childlike demand for answers.

“What’s wrong?

Who made Mommy cry?” Snow sighed deeply, the weight of the situation visible in his tense shoulders.

He walked over to Storm, crouching down so they were at eye level when Aira placed him down.  His hand reached out, ruffling the boy’s hair with a tenderness that never failed to surprise me.

Snow spoke evenly, his blue eyes softening only for Storm.

“But don’t worry.

Daddy’s going to handle it.” Storm’s tiny fists clenched at his sides, his lips pressing together in defiance.

“Let me beat them for hurting Mommy, Daddy!” Snow’s chuckle was soft and filled with affection.

He reached out and gently pried the little fists open.

“Not yet, little champ,” Snow muttered.

“With Daddy here, you don’t need to fight.

I’ll protect Mommy until you grow up.

Then you can go berserk on anyone who dares hurt her.

Deal?” Storm’s eyes lit up, his determination turning into awe.

“Promise?” Snow leaned closer, his expression serious.

“You have my word.” The boy threw his arms around Snow’s neck, holding him tightly.

Snow’s arms encircled Storm, pulling him close, and the sight brought a warm ache to my chest.

Just watching them together made me feel safe.

If Snow could be this wonderful with Storm, there was no doubt in my mind he’d be an amazing father to our future children.

I glanced at Aira, who sat silently, her hands clasped tightly in her lap as she watched the exchange.

Her teary eyes glimmered with gratitude and relief.

Tempest moved next, crouching down to press a soft kiss to Storm’s cheek.

“You’re a strong little wolf,” she said quietly, her voice thick with emotion.

“Mommy is so proud of you, and so am I.” Storm smiled shyly, nodding, and hugged Tempest briefly before she straightened.

But as soon as she stood, I saw the storm brewing in her eyes.

Without a word, she turned and stormed out of the room, her shoulders stiff with anger.

Concerned, I glanced at Aira, who shook her head.

“Go after her,” she whispered, her voice hoarse.

I nodded and quickly followed.

I found Tempest outside, pacing along the mansion’s wraparound porch.

Her hands clenched into fists at her sides, and her chest heaved as though she were struggling to contain the rage building inside her.

“Tempest?” I called softly, stepping closer.

She turned sharply, her blue eyes blazing with barely suppressed fury.

“Why did she let him back into her life?” Tempest hissed, her voice trembling.

“Why didn’t she reject him the moment he started treating her like dirt?” I stayed silent, waiting for her to continue.

Tempest let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head.

“She’s suffered so much because of him, Zara.

Kane broke her in ways I didn’t think were possible.

And every time I think she’s healed, he shows up again and rips open the wounds.” I frowned, stepping closer until I was standing beside her.

“What happened between them?” For a moment, Tempest was silent, her jaw clenched as if she were debating whether to share.

Finally, she exhaled, her shoulders sagging slightly.

“Aira met Kane when she was young perhaps one could say her wish to have a mate badly led her to endure his brutality,” Tempest began, her voice low and raw with emotion.

“The first night was like a dream come true and after that, his inferiority and stupidity showed, rejecting her.” I listened intently, my heart sinking with every word.

“Kane rejected her in public,” Tempest continued, her eyes darkening.

“Said he didn’t want someone from the Zephyr family.

But Aira€¦ she didn’t reject him back.

She loved him, Zara.

Loved him so much that she kept going back to him, even after he humiliated her.” My hands curled into fists at my sides.

“How could he do that to her?” Tempest let out a bitter laugh.

“Because he’s a monster.

He used her love as a weapon, Zara.

Every time she tried to leave, he’d pull her back in with false promises, only to break her again.

And then she was pregnant with Storm, giving her more reason to want to go back but that bastard wanted them dead.

And now he is here?” My breath hitched.

“Poor Storm.” Tempest nodded, her expression softening slightly.

“Aira was terrified.

She wasn’t in the right state of mind to raise a child after that and she knew Kane wasn’t fit to be a father.

That’s when Snow stepped in.” I felt a swell of pride and affection for Snow.

Of course, he’d step up for his family when they needed him most.

“Snow raised Storm like he was his own,” Tempest said, her voice trembling with gratitude.

“He protected Aira when she was at her lowest, even when it meant putting himself in danger.

But she’d still foolishly return, claiming she didn’t want her child not to know his father.

Gosh!

And now, after all this time, he thinks he can waltz back into her life and take them both?” Tempest’s voice rose as her anger boiled over.

“I won’t let him, Zara.

I won’t let him hurt her again.

I’ll kill him myself if I have to.” I reached out, placing a hand on her arm.

“You don’t have to do this alone, Tempest.

Snow and Zade won’t let Kane get away with this.

And neither will I.” Tempest’s gaze softened as she looked at me.

“Thank you,” she whispered.

We stood in silence for a moment, the cool breeze brushing against our skin.

“I just want her to be happy,” Tempest said finally, her voice breaking.

“She deserves that much after everything she’s been through.” “She will be,” I promised.

“We’ll make sure of it.”