Chapter 113: I MEAN IT

"Why do you think the king suddenly decided to forbid the vampires from entering our territory?" Dalia's voice was tinged with confusion. Gary's recent command was out of character for him. It wasn't like him to act rashly. She turned toward Canan, her eyes probing for answers. "Did he tell you anything? When exactly did he give this order?" Canan shook his head, his expression grim. "The king said nothing." He gently placed Xina's hand back under the blanket, adjusting it carefully so she wouldn’t stir. This woman—his king's mate—was reckless and oblivious to the dangers around her. Canan couldn’t help but shake his head in disbelief. How could Xina sleep so peacefully, so deeply, while the two of them stood mere feet away? Didn't she sense anything? If she were a zamuda, she would have been alert the moment they entered the room. But Xina wasn’t a zamuda. She was human—vulnerable, fragile. A liability. Yes, she bore Gary's mark, but it was obvious to anyone who cared to notice tha