A Dark Deal

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CHAPTER 400

~Snow's POV~

Later That Night – Gazebo

The crisp night air did little to soothe my frustration.

I sat in the gazebo, a glass of whiskey in hand, staring blankly at the moonlit garden.

I had signed the papers.

I had done what Zara wanted.

So why did it feel like I had just made the biggest mistake of my life?

"Drinking alone?"

I exhaled harshly. "Go away, Vera."

Ignoring me, she glided into the gazebo, carrying a tray with a small cake and another glass of whiskey.

"Don't be like that," she cooed, setting it down in front of me. "I thought we could celebrate. After all, you're finally free."

I scoffed, swirling the amber liquid in my glass. "I'm not free."

Vera's eyes flickered dangerously, but she kept her tone light. "Not yet. But soon."