His Dark Obsession by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 63

63. Concerns
EVANGELINE.
This is wrong. He shouldn’t have to have such a public trial when there is plenty of questionable
behaviour from others. I mean, Sinclair, for example. However, I can’t say anything because Zedkiel asked for it to happen.
She’s there clawing at the back of my mind, and I’m not going to let her get the better of me. It’s almost as if she takes advantage of me whenever I’m distracted…
I sigh heavily, glancing over at Sinclair, who didn’t make it to the exit, being in far too much pain and was now being treated by the healer who he had pushed away. Zedkiel had done some serious damage, but he had refrained from showing his true power… I knew that.
Zedkiel isn’t a people person, nor does he like to be around people… but his adamance with becoming king is clear and I know it isn’t for the pomp and glory. He is a man willing to put the work in to protect the kingdom. a
Alpha Ambrose is conversing via the mind link with the members of the high court but without Zedkiel having the mind link, we have no idea what’s going on.
Does Zedkiel have a good argument, one good enough to win this?
Kash comes over, running his fingers through his hair. “Really?” He says to Zedkiel quietly.
Zedkiel casts him a cold glare. “There’s nothing to say anymore. It’s been revealed, and people have questions. Then so be it.” He replies.
Kash glares at Sinclair. “Well, I want him dead. I’m done with that f*cking toddler. What the f*ck was with that whining? He’s a sore loser.”
I almost smile at Kash’s words. He’s always been rather composed from what I have seen.
“I always said he’s just a pup, and he acts like one.” Zedkiel says, looking down at me. “You said you had news…” He adds quietly and although he’s looking at me, I know he’s talking to Kash.
“Yeah, I do, and I think I should tell you before this trial, or whatever you want to call it.”
“Come on, let’s go somewhere secluded.” Zedkiel says. Taking my wrist, he pulls me along as Kash follows.
“You want me to come too?”
“Later…” He whispers in my ear, making my cheeks burn before he moves back. “And no, I’ve just decided. to say that for the sake of it and then I’ll make you stand outside the room.” Zedkiel adds mockingly. 3
I blush but shake my head. “Ok, I only thought that because you know you said it’s a serious. conversation.” I mumble, making him smirk.
“You’re the future queen until you decide otherwise. You may want to hear this.”
Until you choose otherwise…
He is still letting me choose… but that freedom I wanted… Do I still want it?

“I don’t think she would,” Kash mutters, pushing open the door to what is, to my dismay, the men’s showers. “No one’s here.” He adds.
I enter hesitantly and Zedkiel pushes the door shut with his foot as he looks down at his hands,
unwrapping the bandage from them. I find myself admiring his broad shoulders and chest. I lick my lips,
my gaze on his nipple…
It would feel good running my tongue over them…. Kash coughs, making me blink and look at him guiltily to find that he’s watching me, amused.
I blush and look down in dismay at being caught.
“What?” Zedkiel says, glancing up.
“Nothing.” Kash replies, his smirk fading as he seems to be thinking about something. “So, I’ll cut to the chase. It’s worse than you predicted, Zedkiel. The enemy is moving closer and fast. Their numbers are vast, and soon they’ll have taken control of the entire outer forest. If a full-on attack occurs, there are chances it will alert the humans and not only that but we may be outnumbered.”
I look between them seeing the way Zed clenches his jaw with frustration and I can sense the tension from him.
“Is it as predicted?”
“Not entirely, the rogues are not in cahoots with them, in fact from what I’ve seen they’ve been clearing. out the rogues and I think it’s why there have been more attacks lately because they are being forced from the outer forests.” Kash says seriously.
Zedkiel turns, punching the wall, and I flinch. “F*ck!”
“I don’t understand.” I say quietly, not wanting to get in the way of their conversation. I knew there was unrest, but what did this mean?
“Simply put, we were thinking there’s a group of vampires gathering with some rogues who, as you know. are just feral dogs without a mind of their own… but it’s not the case. They aren’t out there to get a few rogues to rebel against us. There’s an army wanting to destroy us all His words are quiet, and I realise that all I have heard is that there is ‘unrest’ but this… this is making it sound like there is far more to it.
“Why? I mean, we don’t mix with vampires, so why would they cross to this side, to our territories?” I ask, not able to think of anything that Grandmother Philomena or my tutors had ever shared regarding this matter, but then again, this situation is something that arose over the last few years.
“I have no idea.” Kash says, shaking his head.
“I have my assumptions.” Zedkiel says, crossing his arms as he leans against the wall. “Aside from the obvious one of wiping us out, this land, this entire area that these packs all occupy, is perfect for any supernatural species to reside in, especially considering our ties to Dark Falls. This ground that the Moonstone Pack territory is built on was always in our family, for them to want something that was never theirs, is not going to happen. Not on my watch.”
“How many are there?” I ask.
“Combine all our packs, throw in the elderly and the children, then maybe double that.” Kash says, making me tense, my heart thumping but his next words only make me feel worse. “That’s their fighting force. Wherever they’ve gathered from, they have not brought any children or women forward.”
My stomach twists and I feel sick. That’s too many. They could destroy us all….
“How far into the outer forest are they?” Zedkiel asks.
“Well, when I managed to get close enough to figure it out, I’d say they were a quarter of the way in, breaking through the barriers around the forest.” He says, rubbing his shoulder for a second. 2
“Give it a couple of months max.” Zedkiel says.
“And can’t you talk to them?” I ask, looking at him worriedly. He is a hybrid, after all.
“Vampires don’t talk, they kill.” He replies.
I tilt my head, stepping forward, “Do they? Well maybe, but past that front, there may be more… they are beings just like us… there must be a reason they are adamant to attack. Why now?”
“Those are answers we don’t have. Let’s get back out there. I’ll talk to Dad.”
“Yeah, just make it clear you made me go there; he’s going to lose it when he finds out.” Kash says.
“Do I ever let you take the fall?” Zedkiel counters as Kash pushes open the door, glancing back as Zedkiel pulls me close. He smirks and lets the door bang shut after him.
Zedkiel doesn’t move, his hands massaging my waist teasingly.
“What is it?” I ask. We need to go too.
He smirks, c*cking a brow, pulling me against that firm body of his. I bite my lips when his manhood presses against me through his shorts. It’s strange how something that terrified me now excites me.” You’re getting your claws. That slap was pretty satisfying.”
I can’t help but smile before I shake my head, hating what Sinclair did. “It’s my fault he’s being so petty towards you…” I sigh, but Zedkiel doesn’t seem bothered, placing a soft kiss on my neck. My eyes flutter shut, and I sigh softly, enjoying the sparks of pleasure.
“Back in the stands… Did something happen to you?” He murmurs, my heart thunders and he slowly moves back, observing me intently.
I can’t say…
I look at him, wishing he could read my mind as I feel her clawing within my mind.
‘I will ruin you both! She spits.
Clenching my teeth, I try to nod, but I don’t know if it even looks like a nod. He doesn’t react, simply caressing my cheeks as he stares into my eyes, until I’m no longer able to hold his gaze and hug him tightly instead.
We’ll break this curse… somehow, I won’t let it win – we won’t let it win. Whatever this is, I’m certain she’s behind it. Gemini means two… I am certain it means me and her… I just need to find out more about either the curse or her… What exactly is she, or who?
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