His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 57

  1. Acting Fast
    EVANGELINE.He clenches his fist, squaring his shoulder as he looks around before he heads out towards the exit. Ignoring the crowds,

    I quickly climb down from the stands and hurry after him.

    “Zed!” I call as I run to keep up with him, trying my best not to bump into anyone.

    Is he alright?

    ‘You’re pathetic.’ Her voice comes in my head, but I refuse to listen to her.

    I catch up to him, but he’s walking away without even so much of a glance towards me.

    “Alpha Zedkiel, will you not stay for the next two rounds?” Someone asks, but he ignores them as well.

    “Zedkiel…” I whisper in concern when I finally catch up to him.

    He’s frowning as he stares ahead, but I can see the beads of sweat on his forehead. I’m uncertain if it’s from the match or from the pain that I’m certain he’s in.

    We reach the doors to the castle, and he strides inside and towards our temporary quarters.

    I don’t call him again, knowing that he isn’t going to reply, but I can smell the blood now.

    Once we’re inside our room, he heads to the bathroom but before he can shut the door; I stop him. “Let me help.” I offer, squeezing through the door.

    “I’m fine. It’ll heal.” He says quietly before he coughs again, bringing up dark blood.

    “Did he somehow poison you?” I tilt my head; it makes no sense…

    The cuts on Zedkiel were light. Even if they were poisoned, it shouldn’t have been possible from such small cuts to have such an immense effect on him.

    “I don’t know, he barely landed a hit.” He replies h***sely, coughing up more blood.

    “You need to see a healer!” I say, panic filling me.

    He shakes his head and I quickly look around for the first aid kit.

    “No, I’ll be fine.”

    Grabbing a towel, I wipe his mouth, concerned as I stare at the dark blood stain. “It’s poison…” I say, glaring at the dark black-red blood.

    “It’ll heal.” He says, lowering his head as he takes deep breaths.

    I sniff the cloth, but I can’t sense any wolfsbane from it. He coughs violently, and I drop to my knees in front of him.

    “Zed… is-is it possible that maybe you’ve been poisoned by something that is dangerous to vampires?” I ask, the sudden thought that has come to mind. I’ve studied poisons. Grandmother Philomena made me study herbs extensively and said all women who are not in combat should know about them. She said it is far more important for us to know how to heal. Although I always wanted to learn to fight, right now I’m extremely grateful to all she had taught me.

    He lifts his head up, looking into my eyes, and my heart s*ips a beat, seeing his eyes are blood red.

    “Maybe… but it’s impossible for him to have known what I am.” 5

    I look him over when I suddenly remember the dust that I had seen coming from the gloves. I look down at Zedkiel’s chest, placing my hand gently on his skin. Parts of his skin are burning up and I can feel the heat radiating off him.

    He groans and moves back, gripping my wrist.

    It must hurt him.

    “Wait here! I’m going to get some antidote.” I stand up, but he refuses to let go of my wrist. “Zed… I-I need to go…

    We can’t waste time!

    “They’re back…” He whispers, looking down at my hand, confusing me.

    Pulling free, I rinse the towel under cool water before I wipe it over his chest and arms, hoping that if anything remained on him, this would wipe it off. Once satisfied, I cup his face, his lips are parted, and his fangs are showing, but he’s still as handsome as ever.

    “I’ll be back. Hold on.” I say softly before I rush from the room. I may not know who to go to, but I know the one person I feel I can surely trust. The King. I’m certain that he is someone who will willingly help his

    son.

    herbs that will help him. I’m sure the castle

    “Can you please mind-link the Alpha King? I must speak

    watch him mind link after giving me a nod. These men were

    is coming; he’s asking if everything is ok? We

    I’ll wait for him.” I say with a nod, crossing my arms as I look down the hallway,

    a few moments, I glance at the door. Should I go inside and check if

    when I hear footsteps

    Evangeline dear?” He asks

    I need some herbs.” I say,

    Alpha

    walk?” I ask, not wanting

    for me to fall into step

    out of hearing range; I stop and glance down

    silver or wolfsbane… it’s something else…

    “I need some

    me in surprise. “You

    I realise what he

    of course, I know…” I say urgently, feeling worried as

    that I can’t make out

    I’m uncertain exactly what he’s proud of but I simply give a small bow of my head. “Please, can you help me

    I’m terrified for Zedkiel.

    you know what herbs you are looking for? I’m not one who has worked with herbs to heal vampires and it isn’t something

    I think so.”

    the

    hearing the word out loud by the king, for the most part, I

    I would have thought you may have looked into.” I say, hoping I sound polite. But what if something happened to Zedkiel and no one is able to do anything because they don’t know or care enough

    I will simply escort you, I’m glad you know exactly what

    but I am certain I have

    through the courtyards heading to the

    the guards outside the entrance to the vast greenhouse unlock the door and allow us to enter.

    Ok… here I go…

    the vast range of herbs and plants. Lately, I feel as if my sense of smell is stronger. I step away and head to the back. My greatest bet is that it is

    strict with her education. My sister always used to say Philomena was very determined to make her learn it all when it came to

    the king had a

    is one with great knowledge. I never knew your majesty has a sister.” I say as I pick

    she passed years

    “Oh, I’m sorry.”

    need to be.” He looks at his hands and I remain silent. Although I want to know more about her, I’m too stressed out about Zedkiel. I grab

    everything.” He nods and, coming over, places a cloth on top of the tray to hide what

    at all, dear.” He smiles at me before he

    back to our quarters, he doesn’t come inside simply saying to keep him updated via one of the

    I call, hurrying

    to see he’s still

    the tray on the ground before I begin

    them.

    have any idea what you’re doing?”

    paste prepared, scooping some up with my fingers. I begin spreading it on his skin where it’s burning to the

    hisses and moves back. “Careful

    going to

    you’re doing.” He retorts, moving

    him. “Stop being fussy. We’ve already

    a raised eyebrow, and I don’t miss

    am. This

    apply the paste. “I think there was definitely something on Octavius’s gloves. The bruising is exactly where he

    him watching me silently, his head tilted slightly. I feel

    He preferred her…

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