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.

it’s made you all insecure?! If a few scared members of the fucking court and a useless Alpha

be afraid of! We have a war coming and everyone is far too fucking busy with this

but instead, it’s become a means of entertainment! When the enemy is at our door!” My voice rings through the training grounds as I lower my hand, shaking

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

demand an army when the time

voice rings out, and

true king.” Dad murmurs ever so quietly that I almost don’t

her. She may appear to

down on me… I had been so consumed

the fact is, that they are worlds apart and the one beside me is one that I don’t

blood, Prince Zedkiel.” Franco says

vampire that it makes me the enemy, then think what you want … but remember even our

and I know he understands. How many times have we had

that have been hushed up?” Alcazer asks. His rage is something that I can’t understand. How much hatred does

so

them… Yet you know I do not drink them dry.

handle him.’ Zerachiel sneers in my

want to but if I want him to

‘Fine.’

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

not our

I wish he wasn’t so damn cryptic.

a little, and the wind has

those women.” He says, sneering down

they have seen the shift in my aura. Everyone has, there is an odd atmosphere in the sky, and everyone is 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

smell the fear in the air.

“You…”

not Zedkiel.” Chasyn murmurs.

not.” He says, his words don’t sound natural, as if forming

“Thanks.’ I frown.

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

he’s looking at her now, the emotions he is feeling, he’s

sure that he’s not the one that

correct?” Dad

his heart thunder

but isn’t telling us. Why did he

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

speak. His gaze finally settles on Evangeline. Her heart is pounding, and her expression is surprisingly soft, but there is anguish and pain in her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255