His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

24. His Training

EVANGELINE.

Zedkiel gave Alistair some tasks about what he wants him to do with me later, before he led me away. I didn’t question where we were going, but now; I wish I did.

I stare at the handsome man before me as he lets the door swing shut behind us, and I look at the huge room before us. There are weight training machines, lifting benches, treadmills, and other equipment. There were three boxing bags to the side and an open area for sparring, too. I don’t understand why he waited until Alistair had finished my makeup and hair. All that effort to get dolled up only for him to bring me to an indoor training room. I have the urge to ask him. that very question when he removes his

shirt, and my mind goes blank. 4

My heart races as I stare at those delicious abs, the way his body flexes,

and my gaze falls on the tattoo on his arm as he tosses his shirt aside and looks at me. “Take your heels off.” He commands, and I look down before obeying. I purse my lips, looking at him as he begins to

circle me.

“Spit it out.” He snarls, making me jump.

“What?” I ask, looking at him with

surprise.

“Whatever’s on your mind, from this day forward you are not an omega but my fiancé. An equal. And unless you act like it, we won’t get through this.” He says, walking off to the shelves on the side.

I hesitate before frowning; my freedom is riding on this. I have to do my best and behave fearlessly. I nod to myself before looking at his back, trying not to stare at his ass. I wonder what it feels like… I’m

sure it would be hard…

“I’m waiting.” He growls, making me blink.

“Uh, I was wondering why you let Alistair do my makeup if you were going to bring me here to train,” I state bravely.

He pauses, and my heart skips a beat as

he cranes his neck, looking back at me. So you got sass.” I hope I didn’t get into trouble… he told me to answer. I stay

silent until he comes back with some

boxing gloves. “Warm up, then put these on. Let’s see what you’ve got.” He tosses

the gloves at me, and I catch them, placing them aside.

Warm up… just like in Physical Ed at school. I drop onto the floor, wishing I

wasn’t wearing jeans. I wasted time

getting dressed for no reason at all. I am

not happy but I can’t really blame him, he

did say training began in the morning… After a good five minutes of doing my

stretches; I stand up, very aware of the

prince’s gaze on me.

He now steps closer. “Put the gloves on.”

I obey as he continues watching me.

“From what I have learned, they will have

a match of physical strength between the

Lunas. Even if you fail one or two tasks,

but I at least need

are strong enough

He gestures me to

him. “Attack me. Let’s see what

at him, trying

to his sizzling body, in

and forcing me to look up into his gold-green eyes. “We’re here to

later.” 2

have ever blushed deeper. My cheeks burn and I pout. “I wasn’t….” I

when he raises

command

I hesitated. Did he want me to

will try my best.

imitate a

taking a deep breath, I move forward and punch him with all the might I have, gasping when it connects straight with his

his anger, but there’s nothing. I cradle my

hard!

brow and steps

know how to throw a punch.” Despite my

mumble, feeling the throbbing pain in my

wrist.

“Did you want to train?” He asks. “Imitate me.” His

forward. I check out

not to focus on the way his

of his V disappears into his sweatpants, and

always

some moves to defend

as he throws

me. I gasp when he grips my waist, my heart thundering. He nudges my ankle with his foot,

together or you will lose your balance.” He commands. I nod trying to focus, but only

he moves back am I able to focus.

as he showed me, and

it in you to learn.

better under pressure

as he does another two-

I

Neither.”

do you

by fear or force Zedkiel.” I reply, freezing when I realise that I just said his name. My heart thuds as he grips my elbow, turning me to face him. I was so

even think!

eyes are burning

not everything is achieved by fear or force.” My nightmare flashes before my eyes and I try to

that.” He growls, his hand

under my chin.

His name…

whisper. Our eyes lock and

gaze dips to my

before a cold small smirk crosses his face, making

cheeks burn. 1

Goddess…

over my lips before running it down the centre of my neck. If he wants, he could kill me right now… Then we’ll do this your way. I am going to push you, Little Mouse and I expect to see

disappoint us.” I say quietly and I mean it, because this was important

to build my stamina, and so I did. Using the few combos, he showed me against the punch bag.

with every

or leg would make contact with it

anger as he channels it all

and when the bag split through the middle, he swore, stepping back. Looking down at