His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 15

15. Claimed

EVANGELINE.

I could barely breathe not knowing what to do. His touch made my body react, I didn’t want him, yet my body enjoyed

this. It felt good but I wasn’t sure what I

was feeling.

The taste of his mouth was enticing, the feel of his plump full lips dominating

mine. The way his body was moulded

against mine…

When he sucked on my lower lip slightly, I wondered what would happen if I kissed

him back?

Would he display my head on a pitchfork in front of the castle? Or worse, see it as an invitation to take things further?

Before I could even decide, he suddenly moved back, his blazing red eyes full of

anger once more as he grabbed my wrist,

yanking me down the hall. We passed a few people, but they kept their heads down, moving out of our way swiftly.

I was getting whiplash from his behaviour My lips still tingled from his touch and my heart felt funny. Was this what Josie meant, that things can just physically be fun. That you didn’t need to tie emotion. to feel pleasure… I didn’t understand that

We made our way down two further flights of stairs until we looked to be in some sort of stone tunnel. At one point the tunnels split in two, Zedkiel turned left, yet my gaze lingered on the right

tunnel.

What was down there? I didn’t get to mull

over that for long. He soon came to an abrupt stop outside a dark wooden door,

and I felt relieved, taking a moment to

catch my breath.

Unlike most doors in the castle, this one

was plain, even old, you could say. The

doorknob was large and made of a dull

iron. Perhaps that’s because this part of

the castle wasn’t used. To my surprise,

for the first time since I had met him.

instead of slamming the door open, he

raised his hand and knocked.

To whom did the room belong?

The door creaked open, and my heart

sped up as I peered into the room.

The floor was dark wood, and there was

an ethereal feel here, the room was

bathed in the dim light of lamps, there

was no window in here and many areas of

the room were cast in shadows…

This place felt oddly familiar… A flash from a memory long ago filled my mind and then it hit me: I’ve been here before.

Grandmother Philomena had brought me

here!

eyes widened as he stepped inside, pushing the door wider, a

opened

who this room belonged to.

the dark

looked with the

the beads… the

but

remember her…

top of her head showing from the back of the rocking chair she was sitting in. Her hands clutched

the creaking of the chair, as she slowly rocked back and forth and the faint crackling of

me

shut behind me with a sharp snap, making me almost jump out of my skin. My heart was thumping so loudly

I felt like everyone

would hear it.

again.” A whispery voice

Zedkiel asked sharply.

stood up, and when she turned, I found myself looking at a woman who seemed to be in her early thirties, but surely, she was far older? Her pure white hair was tied back, and her

it, instead, he looked

me. “I’m claiming this Omega

the amulets

a different plan

Different plan?

that didn’t sound pleasant.

with

are done, they cannot be

Zedkiel Vilkas.”

frowned, “I know.”

raising her jewel-clad

and walked over to

Your request?”

you wish for me to entertain you, then fine. I want to

with my mark.”

Brand me?

me as the Oracle looked

shoulder. “Only a mate should wear the mark of her mate upon

Vilkas… a fated mate. To

bite or magic, is the same thing. What will

the day comes when you meet your mate, and another

your mark?”

business.

asked.” He

demand an answer.” She whispered.

Only the lucky will find their mates… I only know

discussions.”

you wish, I am bound to serve the royal bloodline.” Her voice sounded heavy, but I might have imagined it because it was gone when she spoke again. “Very well, as you command, where

brand her?” 1

tearing the back

just a charm… I knew I’d never be able to remove it… but on my

forever be his?

stung my eyes

what the

fire in the

I gasped when she

in the fire.

an animal. I turned to the prince, hoping he’d change his mind. “Must you do this?” I whispered pleadingly, praying

remained cold.

mark will adorn her… and then you must carve

begged,

A piercing scream left my lips when he suddenly grabbed me by the back of my hair, forcing me to bend over the table.

you belong to.” He whispered in my ear. “It

of my mind, I

comprehend his words.

to soothe

his voice

I

streamed down my face, as

him remove the metal from

burning flames. I closed my eyes,

I miss you…

were things so

moment the burning hot metal touched my back, a shriek of agonising pain ripped through me, and I gripped the table with everything I had. My nails splintered

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