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.

If a few scared members of the fucking court and a useless Alpha pup can rattle the very foundations of this tournament, of this alliance and

far too fucking busy with this damn tournament! Someone tried to kill my woman! Someone fucking managed

means of entertainment! When the enemy is at our door!” My voice rings through the training grounds as I

but we have a problem, and these fools are more focused on

tournament, if you so wish, but rest assured, I will demand an army when the time comes to face our enemy. You all

out, and it’s followed by

king.” Dad murmurs ever so quietly that

whispers, and I look at her. She may appear to be my woman, but it’s

go down on me… I had been so

they are worlds apart and the one beside me is one that I don’t want anywhere near me….

Franco says calmly, but

if you think just because I’m part vampire that it makes me the enemy, then think what you

understands. How many times have we had traitors from our own

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

to show so passionately, it seems.

killing them… Yet you know I

handle him.’ Zerachiel sneers in my mind. ‘Hand control

want him to trust me… then I need to take that

‘Fine.’

if it’s the smart thing to do, knowing that it isn’t Evangeline who is beside

not our mate.’ I

I wish he wasn’t

darkens a little, and

those women.” He says, sneering down at Alcazer. 1

us. Zerachiel places his hand on the stand and I can tell that if people found me intimidating then they would definitely cower before

smell the fear

“You…”

Zedkiel.” Chasyn

don’t sound natural, as if forming them is not the easiest task. “He

“Thanks.’ I frown.

us. I belong to my mate, and they had no right to touch me. I will kill anything or anyone that hurts my mate in any form… Even Zedkiel.” He says and I can feel his rage as he now turns his

now, the emotions he is feeling, he’s filled with such resentment that I

sure that he’s not the one

correct?” Dad says quietly.

heart

knows but isn’t telling us. Why did he keep this

that you already know the answer to… but I can tell you, the darkness is growing, but not only 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

scans the crowds and sky slowly, and no one dares speak. His gaze finally settles on Evangeline. Her heart is pounding, and her

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