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CHAPTER 199
~Zara's POV~
Snow said nothing, his expression smug as he pulled me closer, his arm wrapping protectively around my waist.
Zade leaned casually against the counter, crossing his arms over his chest. "They marked each other," he announced for Aira, a knowing smirk on his face.
Tempest narrowed her eyes at him before her gaze shifted to me. "You two... you marked each other?"
Aira's bashfulness quickly dissolved into excitement. She clapped her hands together before letting out a high-pitched squeal. "Oh my goddess, Zara! You two actually marked each other!"
I couldn't help but laugh, the infectious joy in Aira's reaction melting my embarrassment.
Tempest, however, shook her head, her mouth opening and closing as she tried to process. "Hold on," she said, pointing accusingly at Zade. "This isn't about them right now. You and Aira…"