Chapter 378
Chapter 378
Snowflakes
I arrived at Castle Pack beneath a sky heavy with the muted gold of late afternoon.
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I parked the car in the wide circular drive and stepped out, smoothing my jacket with hands that still trembled faintly from the morning’s revelations.
The air here carried the familiar scent of pine and clean earth, safe, steady, untouched by the poison that had seeped into every corner of Godlike territory.
I entered the Alpha’s residence through the grand double doors and made my way to the polished living room.
One of the triplets, Dove’s youngest sister, was curled on the sofa with her home–school tutor, a tablet balanced on her knees as she scribbled notes.
The moment she lifted her gaze and saw me, her face lit up like sunrise.
She dropped everything and flew across the room, crashing into me with the fierce, uncomplicated joy only children can muster.
I caught her gently, arms wrapping around her small frame as though she were something infinitely precious. Pulling back just enough to meet her eyes, I offered the brightest smile I could summon.
“How have you been, sweetheart? Where are your sisters p>
‘They’re still at school, working on some big group project,” she said, beaming. “How about you, Snow? And Dove, how’s my big sister p>
The question pierced me. I swallowed hard, forcing my smile to hold steady so she wouldn’t see the fracture beneath it.
couldn’t tell her now that Dove has left work to Crescent Pack, shut herself down completely after the death of her parent.
‘Dove is doing perfectly well,” I lied softly. “Just… very busy these days. You should go back to your lessons now, okay? I’m here to see Mr. Castle p>
She nodded eagerly, then leaned in for one more tight hug. “I love it here, Snow. Sera and her parents… they’re so good to us. Really good p>
I smiled again, nodding, throat tight. “Of course they are. The Castles have always been honest, kind people p>
She scampered back to the sofa. I watched her settle in before turning toward the study. As I passed the hallway that led to Seras bedroom, I slowed.
On impulse, I raised my hand to knock, wanting, needing, to see her face, to borrow a moment of her steady presence.
No answer.
I turned the knob quietly and eased the door open.
The room was empty, sunlight slanting across the pale tiles. But what stopped me cold was the wedding gown hanging beside the bed, exquisite ivory silk cascading in soft waves, delicate lace sleeves trailing like whispers. It was breathtaking. It was also a silent
accusation.
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“Roc delivered it a few days ago,” Sera’s voice came from behind me, gentle but edged with resignation.
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I turned. She stood in the doorway, arms folded loosely, offering a small, smoothing smile to soften the shock on my face.
“Come on,” she said. “My dad is waiting for you p>
I nodded, closed the door with care, and fell into step beside her.
As we walked the long corridor toward the study, I stole a glance at her profile. She was already looking at me, eyes searching.
“Roc reached out to my parent about setting a wedding date,” she said quietly. “Like my opinion on the matter doesn’t exist p>
I slowed, then stopped completely. I turned to face her fully.
“You still love him, don’t you?” My voice was soft, careful.
She scoffed, too quickly, too sharply then looked away, trying to play it off, but the truth was written in the tight line of her mouth, the sudden brightness in her eyes.
“Sera p>
“Not unless he does the right thing,” she cut in, voice low but firm. She met my gaze again. “If he keeps siding with Viviana to the bitter end… then we’re done. For real. For good. Even if I can’t stop loving him.” She paused, searching my face. “You know what that’s like, don’t you? Loving someone so much it hurts… and still not wanting them anymore p>
The words landed like stones in still water. Ripples spread outward, cold and undeniable.
Yes.
Cupid.
He had let me believe his world was simple. Modeling contracts, managing his father’s finances, the yearly charity gala.
That was the surface. Beneath it lay something darker, something he had never fully revealed. Mafia king. Drug thief. Murderer. And now, rapist in the public eye.
1 loved him with every ragged piece of my heart. But did I still want him? Could I?
“Snow? ”
Sera’s voice pulled me back. I blinked rapidly, nodded, and resumed walking.
We entered Alpha Castle’s study together. He was already seated behind the broad oak desk, eyes locked on the television mounted on the opposite wall.
The news played in relentless loop, grainy footage of Cupid being led into HOWL headquarters, silver cuffs glinting, head bowed
The ticker at the bottom repeated the same damning phrases.
Sexual assault… critical condition possible murder charge.
I dipped into a respectful bow. He turned, offering a single nod of acknowledgment.
“I received your call,” he said, voice low and measured. “How are you holding up, child p>
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I exhaled shakily, gaze flicking to the screen before returning to him. “It’s not true, Father. Cupid didn’t do it p>
Sera spoke from beside me, tone careful. “Overnight, a second forensic team examined the victim. Not ours, the other division. They reported… Cupid’s semen was found inside her p>
“That’s not true,” I whispered, horror rising like bile. “It’s disgusting even to repeat it. Cupid would never, never touch his own sister like that. Father, this is wrong p>
He studied me for a long moment, expression unreadable. Then he nodded once.
“Whatever you say, I believe you with my whole heart,” he said quietly. “But the evidence they’ve presented points directly at him. There are holes, we can all see them, but Ruis is pushing this case with terrifying force. Sash, as chairwoman of Justice, has already ordered the file sealed. Even a director like me can only do little p>
“Father p>
“I’m on suspension, Snow.” The words landed heavily. “I have to answer for why H.O.W.L’s doors and windows were breached under Feroz’s attack. My hands are tied. I’m so sorry, child p>
My heart plummeted. The room seemed to tilt. This couldn’t be the end. It couldn’t.
He started to rise from his chair. Before I could think, I dropped to my knees before him, hands reaching for his.
“Father, please you can’t abandon me now. I beg you. Help me however you can.” Tears burned at the edges of my vision. “If anything happens to Cupid… I won’t survive it. I swear I won’t. Please p>
He frowned, confusion etching deeper lines around his eyes. “Why are you so fierce about him, Snow? What is he to you p>
I drew a shuddering breath and released the truth like a blade.
“Cupid is my fated mate p>
A sharp gasp escaped Sera. Alpha Castle recoiled slightly, staring down at me as though the words had rewritten reality itself.
“I won’t survive if he goes to prison,” I continued, voice cracking. “He’s innocent. Alpha Ruis is simply sending him away, erasing him because he’s not blood. But to me… Cupid is everything. If he spends another night in that place, I won’t make it through, I beg you. Save me p>
Alpha Castle held my gaze for what felt like an eternity. Then, slowly, he looked away, throat working on a hard swallow. His broad shoulders rose and fell once, heavily.
The silence stretched, thick, expectant, terrifying.
I remained on my knees, chest heaving, waiting for the new path that would either open before us… or close forever.
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