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CHAPTER 206
~Zara's POV~
The cool night air slipped through the slightly ajar window, brushing against my skin as I lay nestled against Snow. His steady, soft and rhythmic breathing was to the tranquillity of the room.
The earlier passion between us had left me warm and content. I snuggled closer to his chest, feeling the strength of his arms wrapped protectively around me.
The way he held me always made me feel safe, as though nothing in the world could touch me when I was with him.
But tonight, sleep felt elusive. My mind kept replaying snippets of the day, from the warmth in Snow's gaze to the lingering unease at the edge of my thoughts.
The faint buzz of my phone on the nightstand pulled me from my musings. Careful not to disturb Snow, I reached over and unlocked the screen.
The message was from Ivan.
My stomach tightened as I read the words:
