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,

I at

that you are strong enough to

gestures me

Let’s see what

stare up at him,

to his sizzling body, in just

I gulp and he smirks, gripping my chin and forcing me to look up into his gold-green eyes. “We’re here to train. You can admire my physique

later.” 2

deeper. My cheeks burn and I pout.

he raises

command to attack

I hesitated. Did he

didn’t know much, but I will try my best. I have watched Sinclair

to imitate a few moves.

him with all the might I

anger, but there’s nothing. I cradle my poor hand, staring

hard!

a brow and

even know how to throw a punch.” Despite my failure, he didn’t seem angry.

to train.” I mumble, feeling the throbbing pain

wrist.

He asks. “Imitate me.” His stance shifts and

forward. I check out

trying not to focus on the way

looks or the way that ridge of his V disappears into

always thought it would

some

he throws

comes behind me. I gasp when he grips my waist, my heart thundering. He nudges

your feet level to your shoulders. Don’t keep them so together or you will

back am I

showed me, and he nods.

have it in you to learn.

do you do better

thuds as he does

and I imitate

Neither.”

yeah? Then how do you expect to learn?”

“By working hard, not everything is done 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 lost in trying to do better I

even think! 2

His eyes are

by fear or force.” My nightmare flashes before my eyes and I try to pull free as fear creeps

growls, his

under my chin.

His name…

Our eyes

dips to my lips.

a cold small smirk

cheeks burn. 1

Goddess…

the centre of my neck. If he wants, he could kill me right now… Then we’ll

mean it, because this was important for the

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

it back with every

his hand or leg would make contact with it also sent a promising thud

feel his rage and anger as he

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