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CHAPTER 248
~Snow's POV~
Zara's words cut through the awkward tension, making everyone freeze. All but Kaid.
"Ivan," she repeated, "...he's working with Melvin. He was the one who captured me."
Glacier snarled in the back of my mind, the name igniting a fresh wave of rage. My fists clenched at my sides as I fought to maintain control.
"I knew that snake was still lurking," Zade muttered, his face darkening. "We should've finished him when we had the chance."
"Ivan." Kaid's deep voice rumbled, his eyes narrowing as he stepped closer. "This makes things personal."
"It's already personal," I snapped, turning toward him. "Ivan's been a threat to Zara for years. If anyone's going to deal with him, it's me."
"Then why didn't you already?" Kaid retorted.