Chapter 78: UNWANTED TRUTH

"You don't need to worry, no one will punish you. I will make sure of that. No one will touch you," Gary reassured Xina, his voice gentle yet firm as he touched her face, noticing how she averted her gaze, clearly distressed by the thought of punishment. The memories of past punishments she had endured in the Webster house still haunted her, but she knew that dealing with the centaurs would be a completely different ordeal. A giggle escaped her lips despite the tension. "You are touching me now," she teased, her tone light as Gary's fingers brushed against her lips. His serious expression contrasted sharply with the playful gesture, making her wonder how he managed to maintain such a demeanor while doing so. "I am an exception, my love," Gary responded with a smirk that made her heart skip a beat. He leaned in closer, pressing a soft kiss on her lips as if to underline his words. "Wait!" Xina quickly raised her hand to cover her lips, causing Gary to kiss the back of her hand instea