"Do you really mean it?" Xena's eyes revealed nothing about what she was truly thinking.

Jaden nodded. "Of course. Our sect leader and Supreme Elder are here as witnesses."

Cecil added, "Indeed. Jaden brought him in, and according to our sect's rules, he has absolute authority over how he wants to deal with Felix."

As Xena was about to speak, Felix cut in, "Get out of here, Xena! I don't need a woman sacrificing herself to save me."

When Xena tried to respond, Felix roared with veins bulging in his neck, "Damn it! I said get out! Right now!"

Xena finally turned to Felix and smiled. Her smile was so enchanting that everyone, including Jaden, was mesmerized.

"There were many misunderstandings between us in the past. Even though I still believe I wasn't wrong, I've always felt bad about how things went. So let me do something meaningful for you this time."

As her smile faded, Xena spoke softly, "Release Felix, and I'll marry you."

"Release him!"

Just as Jaden was savoring