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.

    that will

    turn to the guards. “Can you please mind-link the Alpha King? I

    nod. These men were chosen by Zedkiel and if

    everything is ok? We

    I’ll wait for him.” I say with a nod, crossing my arms

    door. Should I go inside and check

    to open the door when I hear

    Evangeline dear?” He asks in

    I need some herbs.” I say, glancing

    ones?” Alpha Ambrose

    we walk?” I ask, not wanting the guards to

    for me

    range; I stop and glance down the

    not silver or wolfsbane…

    “I need some herbs

    frowning as he stares at me

    I realise

    husband, of course, I know…” I say urgently, feeling worried as the minutes tick

    that I can’t make

    I simply give a small bow of my head. “Please, can you help me get the herbs that I’ll

    I’m terrified for Zedkiel.

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

    so.”

    head to the greenhouse.” He leads the way, and I

    for the most

    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

    exactly… but I am certain

    through the courtyards heading to

    made sure I was well educated in such matters.” I explain when the guards outside the entrance to the vast greenhouse unlock the door and allow

    Ok… here I go…

    sense of smell is stronger. I step away and head to the back. My

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

    knew the king

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

    she passed years ago.” Alpha Ambrose

    “Oh, I’m sorry.”

    about her, I’m too stressed out about Zedkiel. I grab the last of what I need, collecting a small pestle

    over, places a cloth on top of the

    me before he leads the way

    simply saying to keep him updated via one of the

    call, hurrying to the

    he’s still sitting there, doubled over

    I begin breaking

    them.

    have any idea what you’re doing?” He

    After a few moments, I have the paste prepared, scooping some up with my fingers. I begin spreading it on his skin where it’s burning to the touch

    and moves back. “Careful

    going to sting a little, but

    you’re doing.” He retorts,

    glare at him. “Stop being fussy. We’ve already wasted enough time! Now

    a raised eyebrow, and I don’t

    how worried I am. This isn’t a time for jokes or

    softly, brushing my fingers over his skin as I apply the paste. “I think there was definitely something on Octavius’s gloves. The

    head tilted slightly. I feel my

    He preferred her…

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