Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 477

Chapter 477: In For A Surprise

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Chapter 477

~Snow’s POV~

When we got downstairs, Zara and Tempest were locked in an embrace while I turned to the window, watching Koda climbed out of the driver’s side, his eyes taking in the scene.

Tempest marched toward me, arms crossed. Before I could utter any word of greeting, she spoke first as I turned to face her. "Want to explain why you sent me a cryptic message in the middle of the night? I thought it was a war threat."

I raised both hands. "I needed you here fast."

She stopped inches from me, eyes narrowed. "So you lied?"

"I didn’t lie. I just... exaggerated."

Her nostrils flared. "You pulled me away from something very important. Do you know what it took for me to leave?"

Zara cleared her throat from beside me. "Let him explain first."

Tempest threw her hands up. "Fine. Talk."

I glanced between them, then looked at Koda. "There’s been chatter from the western border. Draven’s scouts intercepted two rogue packs crossing the territory lines. They were masked—no scents, no markings."

Tempest’s expression shifted. "That’s... coordinated."

"Exactly. That’s also why I’m going to meet with Draven. Alone."

"No," Tempest snapped. "You’re not going alone. I’ll come."

"No, you won’t," I said. "You just got back. You need to rest. Koda needs you. And I also need your help with Zara."

Koda raised a brow but said nothing.

"I’m not a china doll, Snow," Tempest retorted.

"Exactly my point. We do not need protecting, honey."

"No one said you were. But I’m the head of this house. I’ve made my decision," I declared, hoping that using my alpha voice would help seal in my command but those two were on eheck of a stubborn pair.

Tempest snorted. "We’ll see."

Koda stepped forward then, resting a hand lightly on her back. "Temp... maybe let him handle this. Just this once."

Tempest turned to him, something unspoken passing between them. I could see it in her eyes, the way her shoulders tensed, her clenched fist, her body language, everything—that she wanted to say something to refute me but instead, her jaw tightened, then she sighed.

"Fine. But you owe me."

"I always do."

I turned back to Zara, who looked half amused, half exasperated. "Go already," she muttered. "Before Tempest and I change our mind."

I kissed her one last time, and this one lingered, full of heat and promise.

"Bye, guys. Be vigilant and keep everyone safe."

I hugged Tempest and whispered in her ears. "You’re glowing, big sis. And I love it."

Then I headed out as one of the maids came to pick up my luggage while we headed out.

I climbed into the car, started the engine, and pulled away from the house, watching her in the rearview mirror until she was a blur.

Because no matter what I faced out there, no matter how ugly the road got...

Zara would be waiting when I got back.

And this time, I wouldn’t keep her waiting long.

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~Tempest’s POV~

The sound of Snow’s car faded into the distance, but the tension he’d stirred up lingered like static in the air.

I crossed my arms and turned toward Zara. "You’re too soft on him."

Zara didn’t even blink. "He’s my mate."

"That doesn’t make him right," I muttered, pacing a few steps before stopping. "Next time he tries to manipulate me with a ’this is urgent’ message, I’m kicking his ass."

Zara smiled faintly. "You could try."

Koda chuckled beside me warmly, and the sound settled the fire in my chest just enough to stop me from calling Snow back and chewing him out properly.

Instead, I turned my glare on Koda. "And you. You didn’t even defend me. Again."

"I didn’t want to get caught in the crossfire," he said with that irritatingly calm expression he wore when he knew I was about to explode.

I narrowed my eyes. "Coward."

He smirked. "Tactical observer."

"Ugh," I groaned, scrubbing a hand through my hair. "I can’t believe I dropped everything for that stunt."

"You didn’t drop everything," Koda said, stepping closer, his voice quiet. "You made a choice."

I looked up at him. He was too close now, heat rolling off him in slow waves. His hand brushed mine, just enough to remind me how last night ended—half-dressed, half-wrecked, and entirely his.

I swallowed. "Yeah, well. Next time I’ll choose differently."

He didn’t reply. Just watched me with that unreadable gaze, like he could see straight through the armour I hadn’t had time to rebuild yet.

"You still mad?" he asked in a low voice.

I tilted my head, letting the question sit. "Not mad. Irritated. There’s a difference."

I forgot to breathe. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

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