Redhawk Caldera Ten things you didn't know

He stared at her. When Niamh raised her gaze to match his, Reyes' spine bristled but he gave no quarter; he did not change his pose or back down. That came when her shout filled the tree line.

Usurper.

Had he really tried to take her power away? It sure looked like it; he couldn't help that now. The sound of the cry rolled across the caldera and he could only stand there, slack-jawed until the moment passed.

Oh, fuck off. Reyes countered. By now Niamh was all teeth; snarling up at him, hocks trembling from the break in her leg. You came at me, you stupid bitch. What had she been thinking? That he'd take all her insinuations laying down? That she could insult his relationship with Towhee, and he'd just accept it? None of this was his fault.

Reyes finally turned his back to the injured woman. He began to leave, letting her fester in her anger and pain. As if I'd want to overtake you. I have what I want, a pause, and he glares over his shoulder at her. And you better remember that next time you waddle anywhere near me or my mate.

And that was that. Or, so Reyes thought.