Pov - Nyx
It is the second day until her arrival, and Cyrus is already aware of the entire situation, despite all my efforts. I do not wish him to suffer once again because of her. The night that altered everything in our lives and the one who caused it, after 15 years, is finally here. I can now quench the thirst of my revenge, but I won't swiftly end her life. Instead, I shall make every moment of her existence a living hell, where she will yearn for death, much like I did in that very moment. No one shall pilfer from me and revel in happiness. I am the nightmare she shall never forget.
"What occupies your thoughts?" Elio inquired while devouring his meal.
"Nothing. And refrain from speaking while consuming your food," I replied.
"It's vexing."
He silently finished his entire meal. "You are contemplating her. I know you, Nyx. Why not just resolve this entire mess in one swift stroke, hmm?"
"I will not do that, not at this moment," I uttered.
"Why have you awaited this moment for so long? Why not now?"
"I shall lead her to believe that there is nothing to fear, that she can feel at ease here, and then I shall commence my game," I explained.
"At times, you send shivers down my spine. I am now concerned about her. But you never know," he remarked with a smirk.
I truly desire to erase that smile from his face, knowing well what he is alluding to.
"But what if Cyrus finds her first? What will you do then?"
"Even if he does, she is mine to punish, mine to devour, and mine to seek revenge upon. Nobody, not even Cyrus, can alter that," I asserted possessively, a sentiment I harbor only for her.