I got up and threw the knife away, seething with anger. Silvina screamed and jumped across the table towards me, but Zylon was quicker. He grabbed her by the throat and threw her against the wall. Valerie tried to attack me, but Hayes caught her arm, twisting it and pushing her down to the floor with a thud. She managed to get up again, but he restrained her from behind, pressing her head against the table. Growling and snarling filled the room. Tate was by my side.

"I'll kill her!" I screamed. ...