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CHAPTER 365
~Zara's POV~
After a moment, I pulled back just enough to look at Snow. He cupped my face gently, his thumb tracing my cheek as our lips met in a slow, lingering kiss.
Warmth spread through me, grounding me, reminding me that no matter how crazy everything got, this—we—were real.
When we finally broke apart, I leaned my forehead against his.
"You didn't come home last night," I murmured. "Where were you?"
Snow sighed, his grip on my waist tightening slightly. "I came home… but I had to leave again. I needed to clear my head. I didn't want to disturb you."
I frowned, stepping back slightly to search his face. "Clear your head about what?"
His jaw tensed, but then he shook his head. "Nothing you need to worry about."
