His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

28. Vows

EVANGELINE.

I stare at Sinclair, unable to hide my hurt, but it isn’t because of him but because of

the mark that I see on his neck. My gaze goes to the woman next to him. An

arrogant smile crosses her face, as she sits right beside him. It’s none other than Celia, her hand clutching his arms tightly. So, he was going to participate too, and out of everyone, he chose her to

be his Luna? 3

I shouldn’t feel betrayed, but I do.

Sinclair’s eyes fill with a mix of emotions

that I can’t make out.

He wants to take me away to be safe?

Whilst he takes a Luna? Why did he even

look so shocked? Is it because he wasn’t

expecting it to be me beside Zedkiel, or is

it because he doesn’t want me to learn of

him having taken Celia as a mate?

His eyes were questioning me, almost accusing. I want to ask if it is the fact that

seeing someone who actually has the power to keep me by his side as his Luna, not just his side whore, had gotten to him? 5

A low growl leaves Zedkiel’s lips. “If you want to live, keep your eyes off what belongs to me.” He snarls, making the

entire room fall silent.

I look up at him, my heart thumping as I realise my own anger and hurt at seeing the duo together had made me feel so

bitter… But I remember that I’m here

with Zedkiel, and I will help him with his

title, then… I will leave and live my life.

“It’s fine Zedkiel, I’m yours.” I say softly, looking up at him.

His anger seems to calm a little as he looks me in the eye. For a split second, I think I see something more in his eyes, but this is just an act… one we will both carry out. I lean into him, telling myself he won’t bite into me here. I can’t even explain this. I feel protected and scared all at the same time. 1

“Obviously.” He replies coldly, his eyes shimmering red.

We walk down the centre between the few rows of chairs, and Celia purses her lips before smirking as she digs her claws into Sinclair’s arm.

‘Sloppy seconds…’ Her words are still fresh in my mind. There is no way I would ever accept that, especially with her as his Luna. There is no future for Sinclair and me, I see that now. I was stupid to think there ever could be. 4

I see Prince Alcazer there with a woman

that I know by face. She was at my birthday party.

“Step onto the dais, please.” The elder said, bowing to Zedkiel. “Prince Alcazer, Lady Amora, we shall start with you.”

… I know that name… she is the daughter of the Alpha of the Dark Claw Pack,

Lamar Lendorn. Their ceremony and

vows began. The mood was solemn, and I see the Alpha look rather smug as his daughter takes her vows.

The elder offers them a pair of rings which they then exchange, and Amora coyly mentions picking out the ring for Alcazer herself. I could tell he wasn’t as interested in discussing the rings. He is still hurting from the loss of his mate, but I don’t think it was too deep or he wouldn’t be here today, right?

I am brought out of my thoughts when the elder announces Alcazer may kiss his bride. He leans forward, pecking her lips for a fleeting second before he moves away, and everyone claps. The elder then

turns to us.

“Let’s begin.” He says, motioning for us to step forth. Alcazer and Amora step aside as the elder clears his throat. “We

now move on to witness the joining of Alpha Prince Zedkiel Vilkas of the Moonstone Pack and Lady Evangeline

Rose of the Silver Mountain Pack.”

My heart thumps as I look up at Zedkiel who is standing opposite me. I’m glad I have the bouquet in my hand because I wouldn’t know what to do with them.

“Do you, Prince Zedkiel, vow to protect, love, and take care of Evangeline Rose in sickness, health, and distress? Do you vow to take her as your lawful mate and

wife by the oath of Selene?”

Our eyes meet, and although I know this marriage is just a deal, we are about to take the oath on Selene… That isn’t right

be

upon us.

do.” Zedkiel replies with no hesitation at all.

thuds as the Elder looks at me. I can feel Grandmother Philomena’s

and the other Welhavens, but I refuse to look at them. I force a graceful smile onto my face. As

again.

Evangeline Rose, vow to respect, serve and support Alpha Prince Zedkiel Vilkas

your lawful mate and husband by the oath of Selene?” He

asks.

do.” I

you may mark

beats violently, knowing that it could kill

his eyes cold.

should stand down

I already notified you; we

be marking one another.” Zedkiel

and I’m

heart as all

to me.

take a mate and not mark her? How is that even classed as a mate,

Darvin questions.

towards him, and I almost

his seat, glancing at Alpha King

on her back, tying

go red in the face at the insult, but he’s too

back.

isn’t winning at the vote of the people… I needed to do

marking me can be dangerous,” I say. Darvin’s

a woman who lacks a lot,

go for Alpha

my hands on his chest, and

my head ever so slightly. Our eyes meet and his

wolf, Alpha Darvin, but Evangeline is competent.” Grandmother

me. I turn,

our eyes meet. 2

now she was speaking up for me? Or maybe she is just happy I’m out of Sinclair’s life.

turning to the elder again. “Get this

of whispers rushes through the room, but I don’t bother to look

rings, that is enough.” Zedkiel says,

elder looks to Ambrose, who nods

he then turns to

stand

table beside him.

says, reaching into his pocket and takes out a square black suede box. He flips it

dark silvery black bands, both set with red jewels. So fitting, they match his

colours too. So different from the ones that sat in the cream

choose them?

exchange rings as a symbol of your unity and your promise to one another.”

banded ring that is set with tiny red jewels and one large one and holds his hand out

in his, hearing Sinclair mutter my name, but I don’t look, not

moment.

is my moment, the moment I will give myself wholeheartedly to this deal, to my freedom.

the Omega is gone –

Luna to Alpha Zedkiel Vilkas is

be almost within my grasp.

the ring onto my

as I stare

perfect fit…

your

as I remember it all, the way he found me…

and turmoil fills me until I push it all away, sliding the ring onto his finger. His fingers curl around mine and he raises

pronounce you man and wife. You may

kiss the bride.”

my waist, pulling

meet and there’s no

he leans down, kissing my lips so softly it’s a stark

how hard his eyes

this, it makes every pore on my

claps. 1

the guests. My heart is racing, and I take a

had passed. After the weddings, both Amora and I were

Pack. Then we had

I now excuse myself so I can

bathroom. I just needed

gracefully over dinner and now we are walking around the small hall. I feel Grandmother Philomena watching me several times, but I refused to acknowledge her – until now. Zedkiel is talking to some other Alphas and

approaches me.

would go from an Omega slave to a Luna…” She smiles slightly,

so.” I reply,