Chapter 180: THE SIDE OF GARY THAT SHE HATED

Fury was an inadequate word to describe Gary’s current state. The sight of Xina collapsing to the ground, unconscious, had ignited a firestorm within him. Initially, the terror that gripped him was that of losing his mate forever, believing another malevolent force had snatched her away from him, just as he had feared since their harrowing journey began. The reality was grim enough; Xina was not dead, but the harm inflicted upon her by the centaur, Cyan, was unmistakable. The very fabric of peace between the centaurs and the zamudas was on the verge of unraveling. The potential for war loomed as both factions stood poised to defend their beloved. Gary’s anger was compounded by Cyan’s refusal to offer any explanation. Her silence, a trait common among the centaurs who guarded their secrets with fervent loyalty, only added to the tension. She would only speak after she had spoken with Xina again, a demand Gary found utterly unacceptable. No matter the cost, he vowed to prevent Cyan fro