Nyx's POV
The Duchess visibly cringed under my harsh words her surprise evident.
Heh, she truly doesn't know how much Ethan matters to me. She can't possibly understand the depth of my care. I would never let anything happen to him—not even a single scratch. My eyes grew cold as I intensified my stare watching Altheria's expression closely determined not to let anything slip past me.
Altheria's expression shifted minutely several times. She had realized that I most likely wouldn't tolerate any excuses so she sighed and finally spoke.
"It's not what you think. You of all people should know that I'm not one of those idiots who had abducted younglings of the various races for blood farming in the past nor am I blood-crazed. I would never harm your disciple."
Her explanation didn't convince me. The crazed expression on her face when she first tasted Ethan's blood was still fresh in my mind.
