Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 302

Chapter 302: Her Letter Chapter 302: Her Letter *************** CHAPTER 302 ~Zaria’s POV~ The candle on my bedside table flickered slightly as the night wind brushed through the partially open window.  I sat in silence, my hands folded in my lap as my fingers traced idle patterns against the silk sheets as I stared out of the window, my mind replaying the events of the evening repeatedly and contrasting it with the past when Zara was a kid.

Zara was gone.

She had left me.

Despite everything-the time we’d spent together, the memories we’d created-she had still chosen to slip away like a thief in the night.

My chest ached, not just from anger but from the sheer weight of disappointment.

I had thought we were finally bridging the gap between us, but now, it felt like she had been one step ahead of me all along.

A soft knock at the door pulled me from my brooding.

I exhaled sharply, rubbing my temples as I placed my phone on my bedside table, not bothering to turn away from the window.

“Come in.” The door creaked open, and the faint shuffle of footsteps filled the room.  “Luna,” a maid spoke gently, stepping further inside.

My eyes remained fixed on the dark sky outside, unwilling to give my attention to anything else.

“Greetings Luna.” She hesitated.

I finally turned my head slightly, recognising the maid.

Mariam.

The one who had been closest to Zara these past few days.

“What is it?” I asked, my tone lacking its usual sharpness.

Mariam bowed her head respectfully.

“I have something here for you.” I barely reacted, my gaze drifting back to the window.

“What is it?” She hesitated for a brief moment before speaking again.

“Lady Zara asked me to give you this€¦ today.” At the mention of Zara’s name, my entire body went rigid.

My fingers clenched against the fabric of my gown, and I turned my full attention to the maid, my eyes sharp.

“Where is she?” I demanded.

“When did she give it to you?” Mariam lowered her gaze.

“She gave it to me yesterday.

She asked that I deliver it to you today.” Frustration swirled inside me, but I knew there was no point in scolding the maid now.

Zara had made sure of that.

Exhaling deeply, I extended my hand.

“Give it to me.” Mariam quickly handed me the neatly folded letter before bowing and excusing herself from the room.

I stared at the paper in my hands for a while, hesitating to open it.

Then, with a deep breath, I unfolded the letter and began to read.

But as soon as I began, I recalled I wasn’t alone.  “You may leave,” I dismissed Miriam.

Once I was alone, I resumed from where I stopped.  Dear Mum, By now I know you’re upset with me.

Maybe even furious.

And trust me, I don’t blame you.

If I were in your shoes, I’d feel the same way.

But I need you to understand something.

I love you, Mum.

I love you more than words can ever express.

And these past few days with you?

They have been some of the best moments of my life.

For the first time in a long time, I felt like I had my mother back-not just the Luna of the Golden Claw Pack, but you.

And I wanted to stay.

I truly did.

But I also have a life-a husband who worries about me, a home I built, and responsibilities I can’t ignore.

I know you didn’t mean to, but every moment I spent here, I felt the weight of your wishes pressing down on me.

I could see it in your eyes every time I talked about leaving.

The hope that maybe-just maybe-I would change my mind and stay longer.

And for a while, I considered it.

But, Mum, I can’t live my life based on guilt.

I won’t.

I have fought too hard for my happiness, and while I wish I could split myself in two-one part for you, and one part for the life I’ve built-I can’t.

So I did what I had to do.

I left.

Not because I don’t love you.

But because I do.

And because I know that if I stayed any longer, I would keep finding excuses to delay my return.

Please don’t hate me for this.

I promise this isn’t goodbye.

I will always come back.

Because no matter where I go, you will always be my home.

Love always, Zara.

By the time I reached the end of the letter, I had read it twice, my hands trembling slightly as I traced the edges of the paper.

A single tear slipped from my eye, trailing down my cheek.

A soft, bittersweet smile curved my lips.

“I guess I pushed you away.” I sighed.

“I’m sorry.” With a deep breath, I reached for my phone and typed a short message.

I’m sorry, my love.

I stared at the screen for a moment before pressing send.

And then, for the first time since realizing she was gone…

I let her go.

*************** ~Zara’s POV~ Ever since returning, I hoped Mum had found my letter and she could find it in her heart to forgive me, but being in this house with Snow brought inexplicable joy.  The scent of freshly cooked food filled the dining room as I sat across from Snow, twirling my fork through my plate of pasta.

The warmth of home wrapped around me, and for the first time in days, I felt like I could finally breathe.

Snow was watching me, his sharp blue eyes filled with amusement.

“You seem more relaxed,” he commented, sipping his drink.

I exhaled and chuckled softly.

“I finally escaped my mother’s guilt trap.

I think that alone deserves a celebration.” Snow smirked.

“You do know she’ll come up with another excuse to summon you back, right?

Mothers just love their kids.” I groaned, rubbing my forehead.

“Don’t remind me.

But then, Luna Star isn’t like that.” “Oh, my mother?

First of all, I wasn’t missing for like two decades.

Secondly, you should have seen her when Aira went missing for Kane.” I was about to protest when I realised Aira must have frightened them all, especially since she was pregnant.

“Well€¦” The front door swung open just then, and a familiar voice rang out.

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