ELIZA’S POV
The moment Maya's accusation left her lips, I saw red.
An affair? With Alexander?
The sheer audacity.
Her words made all the self control I felt let loose.
My wolf moved forward, and before I could stop her, I was across the room. In a second, I was in front of her and fist closed around her throat.
The war room fell into a stunned silence.
My grip tightened as I lifted her onto her toes. My voice dropped into something dark.
“Say one more word of nonsense, Maya,” I hissed, “and I won’t hesitate to rip your throat out.”
Her hands clawed at my wrist, struggling to break free but I didn’t let go. I could feel her pulse racing beneath my fingers. Her breath hitched as she struggled against my hold.
Yet, even as she gasped for air, the glint in her e
