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CHAPTER 210
~Zara's POV~
I closed my eyes as the warm water enveloped me, its heat soothing my muscles but doing little to quiet the raging thoughts in my mind. Astrid's presence loomed, as calming as it was frustrating.
"You're angry," she said, her tone soft yet unwavering. "Yes, I knew. They were dormant and…"
I opened my eyes, glaring into the distance. "Why wouldn't I be, Astrid? You knew I had dormant powers all this time and never said a word?"
Astrid exhaled a sigh, her voice vibrating through my mind. "It wasn't the right time. You were overwhelmed with everything else—your rebirth, your memories, Snow, Ivan… I wanted to protect you until you were ready."
My jaw clenched. "Ready? How was I supposed to prepare for something I didn't know existed?"
