Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 327

Chapter 327: Forgiven Chapter 327: Forgiven *************** 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.

**************** 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.

No.

“Sly,” Astrid purred within.

I looked back at Snow, realization dawning on me.

“This was a trap,” I whispered.

Snow exhaled, his expression calm.

“Zara-” I shook my head and took a step back.

“No.

I can’t do this.” I turned to leave, but Snow gently grabbed my wrist, stopping me.

His touch was light, but it still made my pulse quicken.

“Just listen to me,” he murmured.

I clenched my jaw, my heart hammering.

I could feel Aira and Zade’s eyes on me, but I refused to look at them.

Snow stepped in front of me, blocking my escape.

“I know you’re hurt.

I know they broke your trust.

But, Zara, you can’t keep carrying this weight forever.” I swallowed hard.

“They didn’t just break my trust, Snow.

They accused me.

They made me feel like I was the enemy.” “We know,” Zade spoke up.

His voice was quiet, but it held an emotion I wasn’t ready to face.

“And we’re sorry, Zara.” I kept my eyes on Snow.

“Why are you doing this?” “Because you deserve peace,” he said simply.

“And so do they.” I stayed silent, my hands clenching at my sides.

Then, Zade did something that nearly knocked the air out of my lungs.

He dropped to one knee and my breath caught in my throat.

Not even when he was trying to confirm that I was his sister, he did that.

“Zara,” he said, looking up at me.

“I was wrong.” I stared at him, too stunned to speak.

“I should have believed you,” he continued.

“I should have trusted you, the way you’ve always trusted me.

But I let my own fears cloud my judgment.

And for that, I am truly sorry.” Aira stepped forward.

“Me too,” she whispered.

“I let my anger control me.

I didn’t stop to think about how much I was hurting you.” I squeezed my eyes shut, my chest tightening.

“Please, Zara,” Zade pleaded.

“I don’t want to lose my little sister over this.

I miss my baby sis and you were right.” I inhaled shakily, my emotions threatening to spill over.

I had held onto my anger, my hurt.

It had been my shield, my armor.

But now, looking at my brother on his knees, my sister-in-law beside him, I realized something.

I didn’t want to hold onto this anymore.

I wanted to move forward.

Slowly, I crouched down, meeting Zade’s gaze.

His eyes were filled with regret.

“I missed you, too,” I whispered.

A relieved breath left his lips.

Zade reached for me hesitantly, as if afraid I would pull away.

But I didn’t.

I threw my arms around him as Zade let out a shaky laugh, hugging me tightly.

Aira joined in a second later, wrapping her arms around both of us.

Tears pricked my eyes, but for the first time since the whole scenario happened, they weren’t from pain.

They were from healing.

Snow smiled at us, his arms crossed, watching quietly.

I pulled back, wiping my eyes.

“Okay,” I sniffed.

“I forgive you.” Zade and Aira both let out sighs of relief.

I exhaled deeply, shaking my head.

“But if you two ever doubt me again, I swear-” “We won’t,” Zade cut in quickly.

“Never again.” I rolled my eyes, but a small smile played on my lips, my heart felt lighter.

But just as I was about to sit down, my phone buzzed again.

I picked it up, frowning.

Unknown Number.

I hesitated before answering.

“Hello?” A chillingly familiar voice came through the line.

“Hello, Zara,” Kent’s voice purred.

My stomach dropped.