“That’s not true!” Situ Qingshan shrieked, her voice thick with rage. “You didn’t say a single word to defend me—” “Enough!” Situ Hai’s roar cut her off. The fury he had been struggling to contain finally erupted. His breath came in ragged gasps, and the look on his face was so murderous, you’d believe he was about to devour someone whole. Panic washed over Situ Qingshan. She grabbed Mu Xinyue’s s