Chapter 139: I NEED YOU TO LIVE

Gary tried to recall the last time he had a deep, meaningful conversation with Xina, or even discussed the looming challenges in his world. She had been a queen then, but he never allowed her to truly understand the gravity of the problems he faced until it was too late. That was when he lost the two people he loved most. Xina had always been shielded from the darker realities surrounding the palace. She had learned to throw elegant parties, engage with nobles, and charm those who doubted his decision to take a human mate. But she was never privy to the real struggles, the turmoil beneath the surface. Gary had never let her see that side of his life. When things got tough, he withdrew to fix them on his own, only returning to her and their daughter when everything was in order once again. It wasn’t until now that he realized what a mistake that had been. "Tell me." Xina’s grip on his hands tightened, her eyes filled with unspoken questions, pleading for answers.