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CHAPTER 494
~Zara's POV~
I closed my eyes again, imagining it. The weight of him. The warmth of his skin. The safety I felt was only in his arms.
"But there's more to do," he said. "The council gave full support after we laid it all out. Zeno's in. Alexander's territory is preparing."
"Good," I whispered.
"We're travelling tomorrow to see Alpha Xavier next. If he's not with us, we're going to have problems holding the Eastern line."
I nodded, even though he couldn't see it. "Do you think he'll resist?"
"He respects me," Snow said. "He greatly respects my father and if they have any respect left for your father, then no he will not resist. But he's careful and strategic. He'll want proof."
"You'll convince him. I trust you on that. Besides seeing the others come together is proof enough."
There was silence for a moment. Then, "You always believe in me."
"I always will."
