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!

pushing the door wider, a door that

opened by itself.

knew who this room

dark floors, the

room looked with

the

cushions… but I

remember her…

her sitting in the corner, only the top of her head showing from the back of the rocking chair

heart was the creaking of the chair, as she slowly rocked back and forth and the faint crackling of the fire in the hearth.

had brought me to

a sharp snap, making me almost

everyone in

would hear it.

meet again.” A whispery voice

Zedkiel asked

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

me. “I’m claiming this

the amulets

have a different plan for her.”

Different plan?

that didn’t sound pleasant.

with nerves.

are done, they

Zedkiel

“I

raising her

walked over to the table.

Your request?”

already know, but if you wish for me to entertain you, then

with my

Brand me?

me as the Oracle

a mate should wear the mark of her mate upon her

fated mate. To give a

bite or magic,

if the day comes when you meet your mate,

your mark?”

business.

He

an answer.” She whispered.

only know of a few in my lifetime who have

discussions.”

Her voice sounded heavy, but I might have imagined

brand her?” 1

day, remain on display.” He said coldly, and I gasped when he grabbed my shoulder, turning me and tearing the back of my dress completely. I wrapped my arms around myself, my heart beating

I’d never be able to remove

forever be his?

my eyes I barely

what the

as the fire in

I gasped when she placed a

silver tool in the

change his mind. “Must you do this?” I whispered pleadingly, praying for some compassion from him,

remained cold.

mark will adorn her… and then you must carve

no!” I begged,

hurricane, and I was caught in the middle. A piercing scream

to.” He whispered

corner of my

comprehend his words.

he trying to soothe me?

his voice been

don’t know. I

down my

remove the metal

cheek pressed against the table, glaring into the burning flames. I closed my

I miss you…

things so complicated?

My nails splintered as I dug

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