"If you dare lay a hand on them again," he growled, his voice low and steady, "I will kill you and leave you without a body to bury."
Su Jing halted, her confidence faltering as shock crossed her face. Regaining her composure, she attempted to mask her unease. "Are you threatening me? What makes you think you are in a position to threaten me?"
Xiang Yu remained silent, his glare piercing through the morning air, sharp enough to feel like a blade aimed at her soul. Su Jing's expression remained firm, but beneath her facade, she was shaken.
She couldn't fathom why Lian and Mei were so protective of Xiang Yu, and now he was defending them with the ferocity of a lioness. His aura exuded an intensity reminiscent of a father fiercely guarding his children.
"Follow me," Su Jing finally commanded, her tone attempting to reclaim authority.
