As Nadia spoke, Nyx roared within me. “She’s lying! This bitch is trying to seduce Alpha Cyrus and steal your position as Luna. Don’t fall for her act! Remember the little stunt she pulled earlier today at your arrival… that’s also one of her tricks. She’s faking everything!”
The combination of Nyx’s fury and my suspicions caused something to snap within me. Before I could fully process my actions, I lunged forward, my hand closing around Nadia’s throat. I could feel angry tremors coursing through my body, as my eyes blazed with the evidence of the rage, I was feeling within. Unable to stop myself, I pinned Nadia against the doorframe.
“Listen carefully,” I growled, my voice low and dangerous. “I don’t know what stupid games is it you’re playing or whatever the hell you think you’re doing, it ends now. I allowed you to get away disrupting my wedding and I won’t let you get away with anything this time. Stay away from Alpha Cyrus, or you’ll have me to deal with".
Nadia’s eyes widened in genuine fear, her hands scrabbling at my iron grip. She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. Suddenly, her eyes filled with tears, but at this point, I was past caring. I just wanted to take my pound of flesh for everything she has made me go through.
Suddenly, a powerful force slammed into me, tearing me away from Nadia. I found myself flying through the air, only to crash hard against the opposite wall of the hallway. The impact knocked the breath from my lungs and I slumped to the floor, momentarily dazed.
As my vision cleared, I looked up to see Cyrus standing protectively in front of Nadia, his pupils were still dark, to show he had used his Alpha power. The sight of him defending the other woman sent a fresh wave of rage through me.
“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Cyrus roared, his voice echoing with authority.
I pushed myself to my feet, my own eyes flashing in response to the challenge. At this point, all I could think of was to fight back.
“What am I doing?” I yelled walking up to him and shaking my fists at him. I should be asking you that question, Cyrus. What are you doing? I was going to ask you if you’d care for a midnight run only to find her practically naked in your doorway and you’re defending her. Do I look like a joke to you?”