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CHAPTER 315
~Zara's POV~
The house felt different the moment we stepped in.
Tense. Suffocating.
Before I could process it, I heard rapid footsteps descending the stairs. Aira's.
She rushed toward us, her eyes wild with panic. Behind her, Zade followed, his expression tense but controlled as always
"Where is he?" Aira demanded, her voice shaking.
I froze.
Snow immediately stepped in front of me, shielding me like a wall. But it didn't matter—Aira wasn't looking at him.
Her furious eyes were locked on me.
"I asked you a question!" she snapped. "The guards saw Storm leave with you. Where is my son? Why isn't he with you? Where did you take him, Zara?"
I opened my mouth, but no words came out.
"Aira, calm down," Snow tried to calm his sister, careful of the wrath she was gonna bring. "Let's—"