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CHAPTER 55
-Zara’s POV~
As soon as we entered the pack house, my breath caught in my throat. It was even more extravagant on the inside–vaulted ceilings, grand chandeliers, and walls adorned with rich tapestries.
The house felt like a blend of tradition and modernity, where history seemed to hum in every corner, yet it held a warm, lived–in air.
Storm bounced around, already eager to show me something. “Zara, come! I want to show you my room!” he chirped, pulling at my hand with excitement.
Snow gave me a soft smile, watching us both. His mood seemed lighter since we arrived, the tension of our journey fading into the background.
“Not now, Storm. Let Zara go to her room first while we go to ours. She’s tired. Later you can give her a
tour.”
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Storm hesitated briefly as though contemplating
something before nodding. “Alright, Zara. But I’ll show you later.”
“You go on.” Snow bade them goodbye before
focussing on me. “Now, wifey, time to go to our room.”
Shock flashed in my eyes as half–hollered, “Our
room?”
I wasn’t getting any form of privacy here. Snow looked at me as though he had seen a strange woman.
“Yes, our. I am Alpha. And you are my wife.”
“But…” He drew in a deep breath and tucked his hand in his pocket casually.
“Zara, let’s not start with this. Or do you want the whole pack to be talking about how the Alpha and his Luna are not in a happy marriage? I didn’t get into this marriage to get gossip rolling.”
“You should know that whatever you do as Alpha Snow, gossips will roll.”
He stepped forward. “I’d prefer good ones.” His lips curled at the side as he reached for my hair, tucking the loose strand behind my ear. “And how beautifully
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dazzling my wife is.”
My heart skipped a beat for a moment there as I stared into his eyes before it resumed and pounded in my
chest.
“Now, be a good girl and follow me, love.”
“Love?” I muttered before I could control my lips and he heard it. His smirk grew.
“Too shabby or would you prefer I called you, darling? Honey? Sweetheart? My heart?”
The mroe Snow spoke, the more those bnames rolling off his lips, as sexy and heart throbbing as they sounded, felt like a game to him.
“Tsk. None.” I walked past him, stopping a few steps in front. “Mind leading the way?”
He chuckled and proceeded to lead us. By the time we arrived in his bedchamber, his room was as big as an apartment, catering to all the needs one would have.
Snow ushered me in, allowed me take in everything till
I had
my fill. When I did and turned in his direcion, his expression changed.
“I have to meet Father. There’s a lot to prepare before
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the ceremony in two days and I have to fill him in on so much.”
I
gave a small nod, noticing how quickly his demeanour shifted back into that of the Alpha, already mentally
organizing the tasks ahead.
I sat in the stillness, a strange mix of emotions swirling in me. The grandeur of the place, the kindness of the family–it all felt too perfect, too different from what I had imagined.
My mind raced as I contemplated the coming days. The ceremony was approaching and Snow would be stepping into his full Alpha role in a way that I hadn’t yet seen. I didn’t know how I fit into all of this, but there was no turning back now.
Just as I began to settle in, a soft knock echoed through the room, pulling me from my thoughts. Before I could respond, the door creaked open, revealing Tempest and Aira, their eyes gleaming with
excitement.
“Zara, we’re heading out,” Tempest announced, her voice full of energy. “We thought you might want to join us. It’s a good chance to get to know the pack
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better.”
I blinked, caught off guard. “Out? Like… out of the pack
house?”
Aira chuckled. “Don’t worry, we’re just giving you a quick tour. Nothing too wild.” Her playful tone eased my nerves a bit.
I didn’t know her much but I thought she’d be in her wheel chair. Or was her health okay and not so frail?
“You don’t want to go?” Tempest inquired.
I shook my head quickly dissing her thoughts. “I do. It’s just,” my gaze darted to Aira. “I thought she was sick.”
“Oh.” Aira chuckled. “Yes. I am but by the time Snow was informed of my return, I had spent two weeks in the hospital. I asked them not to say anything yet to avoid his shock.”
Almost as soon as she finished, she clamped her lips shut. I glanced over at Tempest noticing the look of utter shock in her face.
“Aira!” Aira winced, her handcovering her lips. “You said you were alright that the hospital blew thinsg out of proportion and…”
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“I’m sorry sis. Not now okay. I said it because of that reaction. Right now, let’s show Zara a good time and then deal with this later.”
I noticed Tempest struggle with her emotions for a moment before relaxing and releasing a deep breath. “Okay. You’re right. It’s about Zara.”
My brows creased.
Tempest managed a smile and turned to me. “Still going?”
“Sure,” I found myself saying, my curiosity outweighing my exhaustion. “Let me just change.”
Tempest grinned, her eyes flicking over my current outfit. “Something comfy, okay? We’re not meeting any dignitaries, just having fun.”
With that, I quickly changed into a thigh–length jumpsuit, soft and sleeveless, the material light and free–flowing. My hair, which had been pinned back all day, now cascaded down to my hips in loose waves. It felt liberating to let it down, to shed the formalities of the day.
The three of us made our way through the packhouse
and out into the anal evening air
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The pack grounds were even more beautiful in the twilight, with soft lanterns lighting the pathways and the sounds of nature humming all around.
I asked abut Storm and was informed he’d gone to snuggle up to his grandmother and chase her around.
Tempest and Aira led the way, chatting and laughing as we wandered through the various parts of the pack’s territory.
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