66. A Stance

ZEDKIEL.

I look down at her, but I don’t react. As much as I want to know what she’s done with Evangeline, I refuse to entertain her.

Reacting as I normally would, will only harm Evangeline.

“You like me better, don’t you?” She whispers, running her hand up my arm.

“Don’t get ahead of yourself.” I say calmly as she squeezes my biceps.

It was taking a lot for me to not lose my cool and demand for her to bring

Evangeline back because I know she won’t and it will only make matters worse, and the last thing I need is for her to react in front of everyone.

“So… you are saying that Prince Zedkiel is the rightful King simply because he’s a hybrid? Forgive me, your majesty, but you could have simply bedded a vampire woman for this child. It’s not enough.”

Darvin sneers.

He’s a fucking asshole of an Alpha. Each word that leaves his mouth is angering me more and more.

I clench my jaw, and I realise that there is not enough proof to make them believe that anything Dad said refers to me… However, even if it hasn’t convinced them, it has opened my eyes to far more.

“His Lycan is the original one. He is Zerachiel! The Oracle herself confirmed this!” Dad states, his eyes flashing. 1

“Convenient that she is no longer around to attest to that.” Ragnar remarks lazily. 1

“And Zed has never mentioned his Lycan’s name.” Draven remarks, watching me with keen interest. “I’m certain his Lycan doesn’t even talk to him or maybe I’m just assuming.’

I frown. This is dragging out for far too long and with Evangeline in this form, I want to get out of here as soon as possible. “There isn’t any need for all of this. The Chamber of Truth never classed me as the rightful… king…”

Frowning, I trail off as I remember the entity from the Chamber.

His appearance…. His words…

“What?! Have you not got anything else to say?” Sinclair sneers. 1

My eyes flash as I glare at him coldly. ” You have already numbered your days.” I snarl. “I meant that the chamber never revealed me as king. It didn’t show any of us as the next king! So it comes down to this tournament. These tests are made to filter out the incapable from the capable correct? Then tell me, do you not have faith in the tests you have set? I’ll

participate… and not all of these tests are physical. Let’s see who has the mind and the ability to become a true leader.” I reply, prodding the side of my head.

the fucking court and a useless Alpha pup can rattle

far too fucking busy with this damn

the solution to select the finest king, but instead, it’s become a means of entertainment! When the enemy is at our door!” My voice rings through

my frustration at the fucking reality of our lives showing through, but we have a problem, and these fools are more focused

but rest assured, I will demand an army when the time comes to face our enemy.

out, and it’s followed by silence.

like a true king.” Dad murmurs ever so

her. She may appear to be my

that I let this woman go down on me… I had been so consumed with

and the one beside

says calmly, but there’s a challenge

you think just because I’m part vampire that it makes me the enemy, then think what you want … but remember even our own can betray us… correct?” I ask venomously.

he understands. How many times have

up?” Alcazer asks. His rage is

to show so passionately, it

end up killing them… Yet you know I do not

in my mind. ‘Hand control to me.’ 1

I don’t want to but if I want him to trust me… then I need to

‘Fine.’

I feel him surge forward. I’m not sure if it’s the smart thing to do, knowing that it isn’t Evangeline who is beside me, but I

is not our mate.’ I

I

the change; the sky darkens a little, and the wind has picked up. 1

says,

watching us. Zerachiel places his hand on the stand and I can tell that if people found me intimidating then they would definitely cower before him… Franco and Phillip back away and I don’t miss the way Alcazer’s hand tenses,

smell the fear in

“You…”

not Zedkiel.” Chasyn

words don’t sound natural, as if forming them is not the easiest task. “He is nothing compared to me.” 4

“Thanks.’ I frown.

my mate, and they had no right to touch me. I will kill anything or anyone that hurts my mate in any

I’ll hurt her, but the way he’s looking at her now, the emotions he is feeling, he’s filled with such resentment that I can feel it through every inch of

so sure that he’s not the one

correct?” Dad says

heart

telling us. Why did he keep this from me?

from where you seek it. Choose your king wisely, because, in the end, this may be the start of our extinction. There are forces who will not wish to see the crown where it belongs… but you

slowly, and no one dares speak. His gaze finally settles on Evangeline. Her heart is pounding, and her expression is surprisingly soft,

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