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!

inside, pushing the door wider,

opened by itself.

this room

dark floors, the way

room looked with the same

lamps, the beads…

but I couldn’t

remember her…

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

of the chair, as she slowly rocked back and forth and

me

with a sharp snap, making me almost jump out of my skin. My heart

like everyone in the castle

would hear it.

meet again.” A

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 eyes were dark as she stared

push it, instead, he looked

me. “I’m claiming this

the amulets

I have a different plan for her.”

Different plan?

that didn’t sound pleasant.

twisted with

things are done,

Zedkiel Vilkas.”

frowned, “I know.”

raising her

over to

Your request?”

for me to entertain

with my mark.”

Brand me?

the Oracle

a mate should wear the mark of

a fated mate. To

or magic, is the

the day comes when you meet your mate, and another woman

your mark?”

business.

He

answer.” She whispered.

thousands. Only the lucky will find their mates… I only know of a few

discussions.”

it held no emotion. “As 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

brand her?” 1

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 hard as

never be able to remove it… but on

forever be his?

my eyes I barely

the Oracle

the fire in

high. I gasped when she

tool in

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

remained cold.

mark will adorn her… and then

please no!” I begged,

was caught in the middle. A piercing scream left my lips

the world needs to know who you belong to.” He whispered in my ear. “It won’t hurt for

of my mind,

comprehend his words.

soothe me? Was it just

had his voice

know. I don’t care!

streamed down my face,

the metal from the

into the burning flames.

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 as I dug them into the wood. My head felt like it was going to burst and electrocuting jolts of pain

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