Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 445

Chapter 445: The Green Gem
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CHAPTER 445

~Zara’s POV~

And just as we were about to leave the dining room, Davion’s voice rang out, making us freeze in place.

“I wouldn’t take the serpent’s Crane if I were you.” I arched my brow, already tired of his shenanigans. “It lost to the Kraken. You’d die before arriving with the scale to save Snow.”

I gritted my teeth. Way to go. He could have said something since.

“Besides, how will you defeat the forbidden fog again?”

Before I could answer, he spoke up. “Use this.” I looked back, seeing Davion holding a green gem in his hand as he stood and turned to face Kaid and me. “I could let you go and face your death, but then what purpose would that be after I lost something important?”

“Well…” There were no words I could say right now. Anything to help me. Any suggestion, idea, or even directions to get me home faster, and I’d happily take it.

“Here.”

I glanced between Kaid and Davion. “What’s that?”

“This would help you teleport to wherever you want to go.” That was like the best news I had heard since God knows when.

It meant we wouldn’t have to be on the road, running till our breaths and legs gave out just to make it to Snow.

I was already thinking of ways to avoid some things on my journey, but this… I could literally jump and hug Davion even though he was acting like a douche most of the time.

“Thank you,” I said, appreciating him and stepping towards him. I didn’t know I was holding my breath until he placed the green gem on my hand, and I exhaled.

“I would say rest and look presentable before meeting him again.”

“I can’t.” I cut in quickly.

“No, Zara. You do not understand. If you envision where he is, you will be there within a minute. What’s the rush?”

“You… Have you ever lost someone dear to you?” I questioned without thinking.

I noticed a flicker of pain pass through his eyes, and for a second, I realised what I had said.

“You think you are the only one who’s lost a dear one?” Davion scoffed. “How do you think, and why do you see me on that throne?”

The clue was staring me right in the face. He had probably lost his father and mother or just the last sovereign.

“I gave you my scale right after my late father’s death, where I had to lie low at the outskirts of the palace while trying to fight back for my throne from my uncle and won. No time to grieve, and you show up, then you think I do not know about loss or pain?”

I felt sad about what I did.

He had been trying to put up a calm and nice face just to not show his vulnerability, and I had not just come to take his one chance of standing tall and fighting, but I accused him of being heartless.

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t know.”

“You didn’t think. Your only care was for Snow and saving him. And not on others, which was selfish. I do not want to regret my decision either.”

I shut my eyes and exhaled. “I’m sorry.”

Davion exhaled, placing both hands behind his back. “Besides… if you think one wrong thing or make a wrong move, you could be transported to a different realm. If you are too weak, the gem will not work. The stronger your wish, desire, energy, and physique, the better your chances of teleportation.”

“I did not realize you were doing all of these for our benefits.”

“I am no devil. I already told you to rest. I saw how terrible your fight with Varian left you. You wouldn’t make it on your own.”

“Well, if you had said something since and…” Kaid fell silent when Davion unleashed the full wrath of his power for butting in.

“I know I do not deserve your scale, but why did you do it?”

“No. I already told you before. You are the kind of soul a dragon would die for. You are loyal and true. I don’t believe in heroes… I believe in the villain who would burn the world for his lover. That is the man I am. That is true loyalty, and that is love. Your heart is true and pure, Zara Gold.”

He smiled. Not cruel. Not even disappointed. Just… quiet.

“Thank you. Truly. It means a lot. If at any time you need my help, please do not hesitate to ask.”

“Oh, I wouldn’t dream of hesitating on such a bonus offer,” Davion smirked. “Now go. Take your prize. Take your war. And tell Snow…” He paused, his eyes flashing. “Tell him he’s not the only one who’d bleed for you.”

I nodded before taking a deep bow. Once I lifted my head, I smiled at him. “You are a good king but a pain in the ass.”

“Hurry before I become a bigger pain.” I smiled. “Lycan King Kaid…”

“Yes?” Kaid answered begrudgingly.

“Protect her.”

“Without your asking, she is my responsibility. ” I held back the urge to roll my eyes at Kaid.

“Do not worry about anything, Zara… With the little you ate, it would boost your energy and the bath from the faes. Now, envision the place you want to be, but remember, you only get to use the gem once.”

“I will. Thank you, Davion. Thank you for everything.”

Immediately, I shut my eyes, clutching Kaid’s hand tightly as I envisioned where I wanted to be—my home, where I last saw Snow.

I didn’t let doubt in. Just the image of him lying there, broken… dying. The pain of that memory gripped my chest, but I pushed it down.

I could feel the warmth of the golden scale tucked into my waistband, the cold, hard gem in my palm as I focused.

“Zara,” Kaid called my name, but my mind was already gone, fixated on Snow.

No distractions.

Suddenly, a powerful surge of heat surged from the gem, and a bright green light burst from it, wrapping around us. It wasn’t just light—it was energy. Heavy. Alive.

My breath hitched as the light blinded me, forcing my eyes shut tighter. I heard Kaid curse softly under his breath.

And then… Nothing. It was plain silence. Weightlessness.

And just like that, it was over. The light faded away.

I gasped, blinking rapidly, and opened my eyes to find myself standing in my living room again.

I recognised it instantly—my bookshelf, the rug, the slightly ajar window, the destroyed apartment—but it felt wrong.

Snow wasn’t here.

The parlour was empty. The room was too quiet. Panic slammed into me like a truck as I realised my big mistake.

“No…”

I turned, spinning in place. “No, no, no—where is he?”

There was no trace of Snow or Siona anywhere. Seeing my turmoil, Kaid looked around grimly. “They’re not here, Zara. They’re gone.”

My breath caught. My legs gave way, and I dropped to my knees.

“Oh shit,” I whispered, a tremble in my voice.

Kaid stepped closer, kneeling beside me. “I tried to warn you, but you rushed. I’m sorry.”

I didn’t speak. Hot tears slid down my cheeks before I could stop them. Everything was falling apart.

My eyes darted to the wall clock. 11:00 p.m.

Panic swelled in my chest. “Damn it, Davion!” I cursed.

Had he let us go since or stated his intentions, this would have happened faster. It was like he was stalling my fate. But still… I am only here because of him.

“Kaid…” I croaked. “We have less than an hour to find Snow and save him.”

“Zara—”

“Shit, shit, shit!” I yelled, standing back up and grabbing my hair in frustration. “Urghh!!”

I turned sharply. “Call Richard. Please!”

Kaid didn’t hesitate. He pulled out his communicator, fingers already dialing.

I was pacing, my mind racing a mile a second.

Where would Siona take him? Where would she go?

She knew I’d come back—she had to know. So, it would be somewhere secure but not too far.

“Kaid?” I barked, turning. “Is it ringing?”

He nodded, holding the device to his ear. “Come on, Richard… pick up.”

I stared at the floor, heart thundering, fists clenched. The time was slipping through my fingers like sand, and I couldn’t—wouldn’t—let it run out.

“Hold on, Snow,” I whispered to myself. “Just… hold on.”

Please.

“Come on, Zara. I may know where they are, but we must move now. Grab your car keys. Let’s go save Snow.”