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CHAPTER 165
~Zara's POV~
A sense of unease settled over me—the weight of the dream, the explosion, and now this revelation pressing down like a heavy burden.
"What now?" I asked, my voice trembling.
Zade placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "Now, we protect you. No matter what."
Snow's expression darkened, a fierce determination blazing in his eyes. "And we find out who's behind this. Whoever they are, they have just declared war."
As I absorbed his words, I felt like this was only the beginning—something darker and more dangerous was at play than we realized.
And somehow, I was at the center of it all.
Traditional charm filled the packhouse's spacious hallways. Ancient tapestries and ornate wooden panels lined the walls. Yet, even amidst the grand decor, I couldn't shake the feeling that tension was in the air—like the calm before a storm.
