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CHAPTER 327
~Zara's POV~
I watched Ella and Ares for a moment longer before turning away, giving them privacy. Whatever was going on between them wasn't my business—at least not right now.
What mattered most to me was that she got far from Kent Wayne, that jerk.
I headed into the kitchen, my mind still tangled with thoughts of Kent, the Thorned Crescent, and the Shadow Clave. But as I gathered ingredients and started preparing breakfast, I forced myself to focus on the simple task in front of me.
Eggs. Bread. Coffee. Something easy.
The sizzle of the pan filled the space, a welcome distraction from the noise in my head. But just as I was about to flip the eggs, my phone buzzed on the counter.
I wiped my hands on a towel and picked it up, seeing Snow's name flash on the screen. Before I could answer, the call ended. A second later, a message popped up.