Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 393

Chapter 393: Going Blind
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CHAPTER 393

~Snow’s POV~

Shocked by my reaction, Vera froze, her expression shattering. “Snow—”

I took another step back, my chest rising and falling rapidly. “Don’t. I told you—I chose Zara. I always will.”

“Snow…”

Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks, but I stilled my heart towards them. I couldn’t lose my Zara over the Moon Goddess’s overgenerous mistake called gift.

“Also, never, ever in your life, do what you did yesterday again. It was a mistake, and it should not have happened. I am no cheat.”

Her lips trembled, but I didn’t stay to watch whatever excuse she was about to give.

I turned on my heel and walked out, slamming the door behind me.

I needed to get out of there.

I needed Zara.

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~Snow’s POV~

The next morning, I barely had time to gather my thoughts before I got a message from Zade.

“Meet us at Golden God’s house. Now.”

No pleasantries. No explanation. Just a demand.

I exhaled sharply, rubbing the bridge of my nose. Of course, they want to talk about this. I should’ve expected it.

After last night, after what Vera had revealed about her past, I hadn’t been able to sleep. My mind was a mess, torn between guilt, responsibility, and frustration.

I needed to focus on fixing things with Zara. I needed to get my wife back, to prove to her that despite everything, she was my choice.

And yet, here I was, being summoned like a damn child.

By the time I arrived at Xavier’s estate, my patience was already thin. I pushed through the doors, stepping into the dimly lit lounge where the three men were already waiting.

Zade stood near the fireplace, arms crossed, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine the second I entered.

Jupiter leaned against the bar, swirling a glass of whisky in his hand, looking more amused than he should be.

And Xavier—Golden God himself—was perched on the edge of the pool table, his expression unreadable.

Something told me this wasn’t just a casual chat.

I sighed, shoving my hands into my pockets. “Alright, what the hell is so urgent that you had to drag me here?”

Jupiter let out a short laugh. “Oh, I don’t know, Snow. Maybe the fact that since your ‘mate’ arrived, everything has gone to absolute shit?”

I stiffened, my wolf stirring slightly at the accusation. “Watch it.”

Xavier tilted his head. “Have you not wondered why things have been going awol lately? The tension in your pack? The instability? And let’s not forget the fact that your wife walked away from you.”

I clenched my jaw. “Zara leaving has nothing to do with Vera.”

“Oh, really?” Zade finally spoke, stepping away from the fireplace and walking toward me. His voice was calm, but I knew him well enough to hear the barely concealed anger beneath it. “Tell me, Snow, if Vani never existed, would Zara have walked away?”

I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.

Because we all knew the answer.

Zade nodded slowly. “That’s what I thought.”

I exhaled sharply. “I didn’t choose Vera. The mate bond isn’t something I can control.”

“But you can control your choices.” Xavier’s voice was sharp. “And instead of rejecting her, you kept her close. You defended her. You let her into your home.”

I met his gaze, my wolf bristling at his tone. “She’s been through hell. I’m not going to abandon her just because it’s inconvenient.”

Jupiter scoffed, setting his glass down with a clink. “Do you even know who she really is?”

My eyes narrowed. “What are you talking about?”

“The fact that there’s no past information on this ‘Vani’—” Xavier started.

“Her name is Vera,” I corrected automatically.

The three men exchanged glances.

“And that isn’t suspicious enough?” Xavier asked, his blue eyes narrowing. “A woman who appears out of nowhere, claims to be your mate, and you can’t find a single trace of her past?”

I gritted my teeth. “She had a hard life. She was running from Shadow Clave. That’s why she didn’t have a proper record.”

Zade’s expression darkened. “And you just believed that?”

“Yes,” I said firmly. “We know what Shadow Clave is capable of. When they want something—or someone—they take it. She is innocent.”

Jupiter let out a sharp breath, shaking his head. “You really are a fucking idiot.”

My wolf growled lowly. “Careful.”

“No, you be careful,” Jupiter shot back, stepping forward. “Because right now, you’re acting like a damn fool.”

My fists clenched at my sides. “She’s not a threat.”

Zade’s jaw ticked. “And you know that how? Because she told you?”

I hesitated.

“She told me about her past,” I said finally. “Her parents were witches, but they refused to introduce her to dark magic. Shadow Clave came after them. Killed them. She barely survived.”

The room was silent for a beat.

Then, Jupiter let out a dry chuckle. “And you just took her word for it?”

“She had no reason to lie,” I said defensively.

“No reason?” Xavier repeated, raising a brow. “Snow, she’s your mate. The mate bond itself is the reason. It binds you to her, clouds your judgment, makes you more likely to believe whatever she tells you.” He leaned forward slightly. “And you fell right into it.”

I exhaled sharply, shaking my head. “You’re wrong. She’s not dangerous.”

“She doesn’t have to be dangerous to be a problem,” Zade said coldly.

I glared at him. “You don’t understand.”

“Oh, I understand perfectly,” Zade shot back, his voice low. “I understand that you have spent the last year building a life with my sister. I understand that you chose her—claimed her. But now, you’re tangled up in something you don’t even fully understand, and the mate bond too blinds you to see the damage you’re doing.”

I clenched my fists. “I’m not—”

“Yes, you are.” Zade stepped closer, his voice quieter now but no less intense. “And if you don’t see how this is tearing apart the home you worked so hard to build… even worse than Jenna ever did… then you really have a problem on your hands.”