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CHAPTER 216
~Kaid's POV~
"And what about Snow?" Richard pressed. "You think he'll just step aside?"
My steps faltered briefly before I resumed walking. "Snow doesn't matter. He's not Lycan. He can't protect her from what's coming."
Richard raised an eyebrow but said nothing as we approached the heavy oak doors leading to my quarters.
I pushed them open, the familiar scent of leather and cedarwood greeting me. The room was as I'd left it, pristine yet cold, a reflection of my life here.
Richard leaned against the doorframe, watching as I strode to the sleek communication console in the corner. "And what are you going to say? 'Hey, Zaria, remember that deal we made before Zara was born? Well, I'm cashing in.'"
I glared at him. My patience was wearing thin. "If you have nothing useful to say, leave."
