Chapter 148: SHADOWS IN THE GARDEN (1)

"If I could, I would have talked him out of it already," Dalia said with an air of disdain, her voice dripping with veiled contempt. Her discontent with Xina becoming the queen was evident, despite the woman’s significant role in carrying the heir to the throne. Dalia's eyes reflected her disdain. The fact that Xina was a human, rather than one of their own kind, was an insurmountable issue for her. To Dalia, a human queen was an abomination, a flaw in the natural order. "If you have something to complain about, go to Gary," Xina said, her voice low and tight with frustration. She glared at Dalia, her anger palpable. "Stop bothering me and go away. You have your own place." Dalia had her own tower within the palace, but her frequent visits to Xina’s quarters indicated a deliberate effort to unsettle her. It was clear that she relished making Xina uncomfortable. "Why would I?" Dalia responded defiantly, her tone suggesting th