His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 5 Terrified
EVANGELINE.

“Evangeline!” Grandmother Philomena hissed, stomping my foot, and yanking me from my thoughts.

I blinked, staring at her for a second, before looking around the room fearfully and at the broad back of Zedkiel Vilkas.

I needed to leave.

No one talked to him, each one lowering their head to him as he passed by, he didn’t even bother paying respect to his father. He took a glass of alcohol from a tray as he passed, downing it in one gulp.

“Did you forget your manners, child!” Grandmother muttered, her grip on my arm painfully tight, bringing tears to my eyes as she dug her nails in.

“Y-you’re… it hurts.” I whimpered. Her hard gaze was filled with obvious irritation before she let go. I resisted the urge to rub my arm. “I’m sorry. I just…” I gave up trying to explain through the stutter I seemed to develop.

I couldn’t express how or what he made me feel, it would be an insult to the royal family and everyone nearby would hear it if I told her here.

“No excuses. Are you trying to embarrass us?” She muttered, casting a glance around.

“I’m sorry.” I lowered my head to her but despite my apology my mind was churning with thoughts.

The man from my nightmares was surely him. Was it the future? A premonition of some sort?

Our clothing in the dreams were strange, I was wearing a heavy ball dress, much like those of the past, and he was wearing a tunic and leather pants… The only difference was that the Prince had short hair, and the man in my nightmares had longer hair.

A cold shiver ran down my spine and I shuddered as I found myself looking at the man who was standing against one of the far walls. No one approached him, and the tension surrounding him seemed to ripple violently around the room.

Some instinct told me to hide away from his gaze, maybe if I lie low we may never have to see one another again!

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Dinner was soon served, a lavish eight-course meal, but I had no appetite. I was seated at a table in the smaller dining room where the staff of the ranked werewolves were seated.

However, I was at a higher table, on a slight dais with five other omegas. They were important, I could see that as all were dressed in extremely fine dresses. I was too preoccupied to wonder who they were though. The sooner this evening was over the better.

“So, who do you belong to? I’m Lucia, by the way.” One of them asked, looking me over.

I turned to her, having been too lost in my thoughts.

“Evangeline… Umm, belong to?” I asked.

A few exchanged looks and the one who had spoken raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, you must belong to one of the princes if you’re at this ball or sitting at our table.” Lucia replied.

Confusion flitted through me. “I came with lady Philomena Welhaven.”

“Ah, a gift, then.” Another woman stated, exchanging looks with Lucia.

“A g-gift?” I asked, my stomach flipping sickeningly as realisation struck. Grandmother Philomena wanted me gone… would she give me to the royal family? But I had no wolf, I could be killed!

“I hope she’s not for Prince Ragnar.” A third woman muttered, hostility lacing her words as she cut a glare my way.

These women were the omegas of the royals, and it was obvious they were held in high regard, I knew most of the princes would have more than one… but it seemed clear only some were favoured.

Luciana leaned closer to the woman next to her, lowering her voice as she cast a worried glance my way. “Maybe she’s for him… but she’s so young.” Luciana whispered anxiously.

The woman tossed her napkin onto the table, nearly making her glass of wine topple over. “Who cares, none survive until the morning.” The rude woman added.

“Hush Nadia.” Luciana scolded.

Nadia simply scoffed. But their conversation had already filled me with dread. My lip quivers and I bite down on the tender flesh, as I fiddle with my fingers.

regather myself, knowing if I embarrass Grandmother Philomena any more

the thoughts aside as best I can. However, I

mistaken, I told myself. Grandmother Philomena brought me here as her assistant. Yet she hadn’t treated me

if I had done anything that could have angered her over

did something else. Surely it couldn’t only be because she was concerned about Sinclair’s feelings towards me. If I could just figure it out, I could apologise and make

it down quickly. Looking up, the women at the table were watching me while Nadia smirked, I placed my hands in my lap trying

Breathe Evangeline. Breathe.

when the most terrifying, deafening growl I had ever heard made the chandeliers shake. I jumped at the sound, my knee hitting the tabletop

a wave of fear spread through the room. Fear so strong I could feel it, like this entity eating up and feeding on the fear that oozed from us all, the energy only growing

“Sinclair!”

heart thudded when I heard grandmother’s cry. I stood, knocking my chair over. The sound echoed in the room.

kill you.”

I replied, I didn’t care who she meant, my only thought was

arch to the brighter-lit dining hall. To my utter horror, I saw none other than Prince Zedkiel pinning Sinclair to the wall, his elongated claws

his throat tightening as Sinclair’s face started to turn purple. Zedkiel’s dark, menacing aura swirling around him was so strong, I

around the room, why was no one helping him! Everyone, even the king, was simply watching as they

when I saw him just standing there from his position a few seats down from the king. He was tight-lipped with his eyes

I whimpered, turning to the nearest man, but

again.” Zedkiel growled, his grip

pale as he glared at his son’s

I stood I could see the cold contemptuous look on his face and when his hand tightened

me move. “P-please let him go!” I braved

or

eyes turned to me in shock, but it was the gaze of the Prince that terrified me, and I

my hands in front of

Sinclair murmured, there was something I couldn’t decipher in his eyes, but I turned my attention to the Prince, although I was unable to look him in

and my hands instantly reached for Sinclair wanting to help him, only for Zedkiel’s growl

and I flinched when he turned his attention to me,

nightmare just depicted my death at his hand, not where it will take place.

eyes, my heart thumping in my

jaw I let out a shaking sob, my eyes flying open in fear. But,

have a little mouse trying to save you.” He sneered, his

Alpha Ambrose tried again. “Unhand the

now standing. “You want to

mocking the Alpha king… did he fear no one? Yet it was clear they all feared

my eyes, seeing not even the Alpha of Alpha’s was willing to take

to his feet, trying to approach us but the moment he was close, faster than I could even see, Zedkiel raised his leg kicking him with such force he went smashing into the table behind him, the force knocking it

certain I had imagined it. The rough shove sent me to the floor. He turned and to my horror

Zedkiel shoved his brother, stalking Sinclair

a grave with him,

Zedkiel.” I turned when grandmother Philomena

might

quickly got up, wanting to pull her away. He needed

her hand, her eyes

I had never heard her make towards me

a pang of hurt but said nothing, she was disappointed in

I may?” Grandmother Philomena spoke clearly, no ounce of fear in

insulted you, and

her and

will one apology fix

What did Sinclair

apology… a compensation.” Grandmother continued as I prayed someone came to her side, I didn’t want Zedkiel to hurt her. “A prized possession of the Welhaven family. An omega I raised as

my

No, this wasn’t happening! She

begged her in a panicked whisper, clutching her arm with shaking hands. I could feel