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CHAPTER 404
~Zara's POV~
I nodded, eager to get out of there. The walls of the lounge suddenly felt suffocating, and I needed space—space to breathe, to think, to process.
As we walked toward the exit, I kept glancing down at the envelope, my fingers running over the sealed edges. I had half a mind to rip it open right now, but something held me back.
Not here. Not with Kaid watching.
The valet brought Kaid's sleek black car to the curb, and he opened the passenger door for me.
"Your chariot awaits," he said smoothly.
I rolled my eyes but slid in without protest. Kaid walked around to the driver's seat and climbed in, the engine purring to life as he pulled away from the hotel.
The car ride was quiet at first. Kaid didn't push, and I was grateful for it. My mind was still tangled in thoughts of Snow, of what was in the damn envelope, of what freedom meant coming from him.
Halfway through the drive, Kaid finally spoke. "You okay?"
