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CHAPTER 454
~Zara's POV~
The morning sun filtered softly through the tall windows of Kaid's mansion, casting golden rays over the quiet halls.
Thankfully, the chaos of the previous day had settled, but the weight of everything we'd all been through still lingered.
I watched from the top of the stairs as Snow made his way down the hallway toward Kaid's office. He'd asked me earlier if I minded him speaking to Kaid alone, and I didn't. I knew what he wanted to say.
And I was happy he was very mature about this.
Snow knocked once before stepping in.
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~Snow's POV~
Kaid was seated on the edge of his desk, arms crossed loosely as he glanced over some scrolls. His sharp gaze rose when I entered, and he nodded once in acknowledgment.
"I figured you'd stop by before leaving," he said simply.
I gave a short smile. "I couldn't just walk away without saying thank you properly."
Kaid raised an eyebrow. "I told you, no speeches."
