Kai’s entire body tensed as the realization struck him, and Kaian’s stomach dropped. This was the man that they kept on searching for all these years. He knew about the deal with Elena for Maya’s soul, but her being his mate! This was another level of craziness! And Maya knew! Prince Tay’s words hung heavy in the air, like a storm cloud poised to unleash its fury. But the threat didn’t come from his words alone; it was in the way he stood, his posture both relaxed and ready for violence, like a predator waiting to strike. His eyes gleamed with cold determination. Kai finally broke the silence, his voice rough with shock. "We… we didn’t know," he stammered, struggling to regain control of the situation. "She never said… anything." Tay’s eyes flickered with impatience, his aura pulsing wi