Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 191

Chapter 191: The Alpha Ball Chapter 191: The Alpha Ball ************** CHAPTER 191 ~Zara’s POV~ I turned to watch as Aira and Tempest appeared, their identical features striking under the ballroom’s glow.

Aira’s elegance radiated in her flowing emerald gown, while Tempest’s fiery red ensemble reflected her fierce spirit.

As they descended, Koda straightened, his demeanor shifting subtly.

His eyes locked on Aira and I saw the yearning and nervousness flashing across his face.

It was fleeting, but I caught it before he composed himself, bowing to greet them.

“Lady Aira.

Lady Tempest,” Koda said, his tone steady but not quite masking the crack in his composure.

“Beta Koda,” Aira replied politely.

Tempest, however, arched a brow, her sharp gaze cutting through his carefully crafted facade.

“Nice to see you again, Beta.” Her tone was tinged with sarcasm.

Koda hesitated before nodding.

“The pleasure is mine.” Before the tension could linger, the next announcement rang out.

“Alpha Zade Gold, Alpha of the Golden Claw Pack!” The room collectively shifted, every head turning toward the staircase once more.

Zade’s powerful presence filled the space before he even stepped forward.

Dressed in a sleek black suit with golden accents, Zade descended the stairs with an air of unshakable authority.

His sharp gaze swept the room, and the murmurs of awe and respect were unmistakable.

As he reached the bottom of the stairs, his eyes briefly met mine and a small smile tugged at his lips.

Snow greeted him with a nod, and I couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride.

As the introductions concluded and the mingling began in earnest, the ballroom seemed to buzz with anticipation.

Snow leaned closer to me, his lips brushing my ear.

“You’re doing amazing.” I smiled, my confidence bolstered by his support.

Together, we stepped further into the room.

Several eyes remained glued to me, assessing and filled with curiosity.

Many Alphas I had never encountered before lingered at a distance, their interest evident in their stares.  Yet, every time their gaze flicked to Snow standing beside me, their intentions seemed to falter.

Snow’s presence was imposing, his aura radiating dominance and warning.

Anyone who dared approach seemed to think twice, deterred by his silent protectiveness.

Astrid purred in my mind, pleased with the unspoken declaration of Snow’s possessiveness.

“He’s making it clear, Zara.

You’re his, and no one else should even dream otherwise.” “Well, I doubt anyone in their sane mind is going to bother to do something like that.” Glacier’s deep growl echoed and I saw him try to surface when Snow’s eyes changed colours before reverting back to their usual hue.

Astrid chuckled in my head.

When I asked her what was wrong, she stated, “Glacier says, it’s about time they all knew who holds your heart, Zara.” My cheeks flushed, and I quickly averted my gaze, unable to meet Snow’s confident smirk.

His pride in the situation was clear and it made my heart race.

But as I glanced around, my eyes locked with Zade’s across the room.

His piercing blue gaze was fixed intently on me, though it quickly shifted to scan the surrounding Alphas.

His expression hardened slightly as he took in the lingering stares from the unmated ones.

A silent tension passed between us before Zade raised his hand, signaling the announcer positioned at the grand staircase.

I tilted my head in confusion, watching as the announcer nodded in response.

He lowered his gaze to the book in his hands, cleared his throat, and called out sharply, his voice booming across the ballroom, drawing attention to himself.

And then it happened.

“Making their first official public appearance are the honored guests from the Golden Claw Pack, the mother-and-daughter duo, the pack’s Luna and daughter.” I held my breath involuntarily, willing my heart to calm down as the inevitable happened.

“Luna Zaria Gold and Lady€¦ pardon me, Luna Zara Zephyr.” Gasps rippled through the crowd, followed by a heavy hush.

I froze, my breath hitching as I realized what Zade had done.

My mother, Luna Zaria, emerged at the top of the grand staircase, looking regal and stunning in a floor-length gown of shimmering gold.  Her presence immediately commanded attention, her head held high as she surveyed the room quietly.

The resemblance between us was undeniable.

I could feel the weight of hundreds of eyes shifting between us, their astonishment plain as the pieces fell into place.

Without hesitation, I slipped my hand from Snow’s grasp and stepped toward the staircase.

My violet gown swirled elegantly around my feet as I moved, the light catching on its intricate beading.

When my mother’s blue eyes met mine, her poised expression softened.

She extended her arms slightly, and I felt a surge of warmth flood through me.

Meeting her halfway up the staircase, I reached out, and we kissed our cheeks.

“Zara.” Her voice brimmed with pride and affection.

“Mother,” I murmured in return, the word carrying a weight I still wasn’t entirely used to but cherished all the same.

We pulled back, and she held my hand tightly, her smile radiant.

“You are stunning, my darling.” “And you’re breathtaking,” I replied with a soft laugh.  With our arms linked, we descended the staircase together.

The whispers resumed, louder this time, as the crowd struggled to process the revelation before them.

“Did you see the resemblance?” “It’s like they’re twins.” “So, the rumors were true all along.” At the base of the staircase, Alpha Storm waited, his piercing gaze fixed on Zaria.

The moment we reached him, he extended his hand, and she took it.

Immediately I saw my escape, and I took it.

My eyes flickered around, meeting Snow’s, and I smiled.

I wasted no time moving in my husband’s direction.

However, the second I took the third step, an overwhelming presence overwhelmed me as a tall man walked in my path, blocking me from advancing.

His presence was so intense he seemed to suck the air from my lungs.  I hadn’t thought any man in the right mind would make the move, but the man before me surely did.  Slowly, I lifted my eyes, swallowing hard as my gaze took in the regal sight of him.

His golden hair sprayed around his shoulders and back, and his sharp Adam’s apple was distinguishably present in his long neck.

And when I gazed upon his face and those piercing green eyes, I forgot to breathe.  “You’ve got to be kidding me,” Astrid choked out, and I gulped.