Midnight's POV - tangled Past

" You can't be serious. " He had his claws around my neck and the pressure was exactly at my cartilage.

" Do you think this is a time for jokes like this Midnight?"

He thrust his other hand right in front of my face, almost pressing on my nose and eyes, screaming onto my face.

" Do you see these hands? They are still reeking of my father's blood. I am not in the mood for any entertainment. So come straight to the point and tell me why you are here. "

I could see the changed demeanor in Alpha Ryan's eyes. It looked like a maniac, yet he looked like a broken soul.

" I am sorry to hear what happened here, Alpha Ryan but what I am telling you, is also true. Our Alpha was assassinated and Sherizad had to marry Alpha Tristan to save her tribe. I wonder if she did not meet you before taking that decision."

There was an immediate moment of realisation in his eyes, followed by instant regret.

" No. No way. She cannot just go get married to anyone because... because... "

This was the moment