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CHAPTER 359
~Snow's POV~
Zara's lips parted slightly, and she stepped closer, reaching out to touch my arm. "We are," she whispered. "I'm sorry, Snow. I should've told you. I should've trusted you."
I looked into her eyes, searching for something—an answer, reassurance, maybe even forgiveness for my own anger. What I found was sincerity, regret, and the unwavering love that had always held us together.
I sighed, pulling her into my arms. She melted against me, her head resting on my chest as I held her tightly.
"I can't lose you, Zara," I murmured, my voice breaking slightly. "You're my everything."
"You won't," she promised, her arms wrapping around me. "I'm sorry I made you feel like you weren't part of this. I'll do better. I swear."
I pressed a kiss to her forehead, my anger fading but the worry still lingering. "Just… don't ever shut me out again. No matter what it is, no matter how bad it seems, we handle it together. Deal?"